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Add 2/16 and 32/5

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 6 2/5

2/16 + 32/5 is 261/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/80 + 512/80 = 10 + 512/80 = 522/80
  5. 522/80 simplified gives 261/40
  6. So, 2/16 + 32/5 = 261/40
    In mixed form: 621/40

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