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Add 9/28 and 36/16

1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 2 4/16

9/28 + 36/16 is 18/7.

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,
    36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/112 + 252/112 = 36 + 252/112 = 288/112
  5. 288/112 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 9/28 + 36/16 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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