Add 8/10 and 9/16
8/10 + 9/16 is 109/80.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 8/10 × 8 = 64/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Add the two like fractions:
64/80 + 45/80 = 64 + 45/80 = 109/80 - So, 8/10 + 9/16 = 109/80
In mixed form: 129/80
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