Add 3/10 and 10/16
3/10 + 10/16 is 37/40.
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,
3/10 = 3 × 8/10 × 8 = 24/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80 - Add the two like fractions:
24/80 + 50/80 = 24 + 50/80 = 74/80 - 74/80 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 3/10 + 10/16 = 37/40
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