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Add 5/16 and 2/5

5/16 + 2/5 is 57/80.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    2/5 = 2 × 16/5 × 16 = 32/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/80 + 32/80 = 25 + 32/80 = 57/80
  5. So, 5/16 + 2/5 = 57/80

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