Add 2/3 and 10/16
2/3 + 10/16 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 30/48 = 32 + 30/48 = 62/48 - 62/48 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 2/3 + 10/16 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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