Add 3/32 and 4/16
3/32 + 4/16 is 11/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
4/16 = 4 × 2/16 × 2 = 8/32 - Add the two like fractions:
3/32 + 8/32 = 3 + 8/32 = 11/32 - So, 3/32 + 4/16 = 11/32
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