Add 5/10 and 15/16
5/10 + 15/16 is 23/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
5/10 = 5 × 8/10 × 8 = 40/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
40/80 + 75/80 = 40 + 75/80 = 115/80 - 115/80 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 5/10 + 15/16 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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