Add 9/16 and 15/28
9/16 + 15/28 is 123/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
15/28 = 15 × 4/28 × 4 = 60/112 - Add the two like fractions:
63/112 + 60/112 = 63 + 60/112 = 123/112 - So, 9/16 + 15/28 = 123/112
In mixed form: 111/112
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