Add 16/32 and 42/10
1st number: 16/32, 2nd number: 4 2/10
16/32 + 42/10 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
16/32 = 16 × 5/32 × 5 = 80/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
42/10 = 42 × 16/10 × 16 = 672/160 - Add the two like fractions:
80/160 + 672/160 = 80 + 672/160 = 752/160 - 752/160 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 16/32 + 42/10 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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