Add 3/16 and 2/32
3/16 + 2/32 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
3/16 = 3 × 2/16 × 2 = 6/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32 - Add the two like fractions:
6/32 + 2/32 = 6 + 2/32 = 8/32 - 8/32 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 3/16 + 2/32 = 1/4
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