Add 16/10 and 10/32
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 10/32
16/10 + 10/32 is 153/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
16/10 = 16 × 16/10 × 16 = 256/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Add the two like fractions:
256/160 + 50/160 = 256 + 50/160 = 306/160 - 306/160 simplified gives 153/80
- So, 16/10 + 10/32 = 153/80
In mixed form: 173/80
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