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Add 2/16 and 3/10

2/16 + 3/10 is 17/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    3/10 = 3 × 8/10 × 8 = 24/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/80 + 24/80 = 10 + 24/80 = 34/80
  5. 34/80 simplified gives 17/40
  6. So, 2/16 + 3/10 = 17/40

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