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Add 10/8 and 2/16

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

10/8 + 2/16 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
    10/8 = 10 × 2/8 × 2 = 20/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    2/16 = 2 × 1/16 × 1 = 2/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/16 + 2/16 = 20 + 2/16 = 22/16
  5. 22/16 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 10/8 + 2/16 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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