Add 10/16 and 15/32
10/16 + 15/32 is 35/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
10/16 = 10 × 2/16 × 2 = 20/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32 - Add the two like fractions:
20/32 + 15/32 = 20 + 15/32 = 35/32 - So, 10/16 + 15/32 = 35/32
In mixed form: 13/32
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