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Add 1/10 and 14/16

1/10 + 14/16 is 39/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    1/10 = 1 × 8/10 × 8 = 8/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/80 + 70/80 = 8 + 70/80 = 78/80
  5. 78/80 simplified gives 39/40
  6. So, 1/10 + 14/16 = 39/40

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