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Add 32/5 and 18/16

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

32/5 + 18/16 is 301/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    18/16 = 18 × 5/16 × 5 = 90/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/80 + 90/80 = 512 + 90/80 = 602/80
  5. 602/80 simplified gives 301/40
  6. So, 32/5 + 18/16 = 301/40
    In mixed form: 721/40

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