Add 2/16 and 9/10
2/16 + 9/10 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
9/10 = 9 × 8/10 × 8 = 72/80 - Add the two like fractions:
10/80 + 72/80 = 10 + 72/80 = 82/80 - 82/80 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 2/16 + 9/10 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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