Add 16/32 and 5/10
16/32 + 5/10 is 1/1.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 16/10 × 16 = 80/160 - Add the two like fractions:
80/160 + 80/160 = 80 + 80/160 = 160/160 - 160/160 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 16/32 + 5/10 = 1/1
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