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Add 10/16 and 3/7

10/16 + 3/7 is 59/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    3/7 = 3 × 16/7 × 16 = 48/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/112 + 48/112 = 70 + 48/112 = 118/112
  5. 118/112 simplified gives 59/56
  6. So, 10/16 + 3/7 = 59/56
    In mixed form: 13/56

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