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Add 10/16 and 42/5

1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 8 2/5

10/16 + 42/5 is 361/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 5 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    42/5 = 42 × 16/5 × 16 = 672/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/80 + 672/80 = 50 + 672/80 = 722/80
  5. 722/80 simplified gives 361/40
  6. So, 10/16 + 42/5 = 361/40
    In mixed form: 91/40

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