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Add 16/10 and 10/16

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 10/16

16/10 + 10/16 is 89/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    16/10 = 16 × 8/10 × 8 = 128/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/80 + 50/80 = 128 + 50/80 = 178/80
  5. 178/80 simplified gives 89/40
  6. So, 16/10 + 10/16 = 89/40
    In mixed form: 29/40

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