Add 16/32 and 7/10
16/32 + 7/10 is 6/5.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 16/10 × 16 = 112/160 - Add the two like fractions:
80/160 + 112/160 = 80 + 112/160 = 192/160 - 192/160 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 16/32 + 7/10 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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