Add 9/5 and 16/28
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 16/28
9/5 + 16/28 is 83/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
9/5 = 9 × 28/5 × 28 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 80/140 = 252 + 80/140 = 332/140 - 332/140 simplified gives 83/35
- So, 9/5 + 16/28 = 83/35
In mixed form: 213/35
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