Add 2/10 and 6/16
2/10 + 6/16 is 23/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
2/10 = 2 × 8/10 × 8 = 16/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
16/80 + 30/80 = 16 + 30/80 = 46/80 - 46/80 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 2/10 + 6/16 = 23/40
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