Add 2/16 and 3/5
2/16 + 3/5 is 29/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
3/5 = 3 × 16/5 × 16 = 48/80 - Add the two like fractions:
10/80 + 48/80 = 10 + 48/80 = 58/80 - 58/80 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 2/16 + 3/5 = 29/40
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