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Add 10/32 and 15/16

10/32 + 15/16 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 16 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
    15/16 = 15 × 2/16 × 2 = 30/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/32 + 30/32 = 10 + 30/32 = 40/32
  5. 40/32 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 10/32 + 15/16 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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