Add 1/10 and 6/16
1/10 + 6/16 is 19/40.
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,
1/10 = 1 × 8/10 × 8 = 8/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
8/80 + 30/80 = 8 + 30/80 = 38/80 - 38/80 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 1/10 + 6/16 = 19/40
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