Add 5/16 and 1/32
5/16 + 1/32 is 11/32.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 2/16 × 2 = 10/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32 - Add the two like fractions:
10/32 + 1/32 = 10 + 1/32 = 11/32 - So, 5/16 + 1/32 = 11/32
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