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Add 3/32 and 1/16

3/32 + 1/16 is 5/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 16 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
    1/16 = 1 × 2/16 × 2 = 2/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/32 + 2/32 = 3 + 2/32 = 5/32
  5. So, 3/32 + 1/16 = 5/32

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