Add 10/16 and 6/10
10/16 + 6/10 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80 - Add the two like fractions:
50/80 + 48/80 = 50 + 48/80 = 98/80 - 98/80 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 10/16 + 6/10 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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