Add 10/16 and 7/8
10/16 + 7/8 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 8 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
10/16 = 10 × 1/16 × 1 = 10/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
7/8 = 7 × 2/8 × 2 = 14/16 - Add the two like fractions:
10/16 + 14/16 = 10 + 14/16 = 24/16 - 24/16 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 10/16 + 7/8 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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