Add 10/5 and 4/16
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 4/16
10/5 + 4/16 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
10/5 = 10 × 16/5 × 16 = 160/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80 - Add the two like fractions:
160/80 + 20/80 = 160 + 20/80 = 180/80 - 180/80 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 10/5 + 4/16 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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