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Add 10/5 and 10/16

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 10/16

10/5 + 10/16 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    10/5 = 10 × 16/5 × 16 = 160/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/80 + 50/80 = 160 + 50/80 = 210/80
  5. 210/80 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 10/5 + 10/16 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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