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Add 9/28 and 18/16

1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 1 2/16

9/28 + 18/16 is 81/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    9/28 = 9 × 4/28 × 4 = 36/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/112 + 126/112 = 36 + 126/112 = 162/112
  5. 162/112 simplified gives 81/56
  6. So, 9/28 + 18/16 = 81/56
    In mixed form: 125/56

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