Add 4/16 and 9/32
4/16 + 9/32 is 17/32.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 2/16 × 2 = 8/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Add the two like fractions:
8/32 + 9/32 = 8 + 9/32 = 17/32 - So, 4/16 + 9/32 = 17/32
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