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Add 5/16 and 4/32

5/16 + 4/32 is 7/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
    5/16 = 5 × 2/16 × 2 = 10/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/32 + 4/32 = 10 + 4/32 = 14/32
  5. 14/32 simplified gives 7/16
  6. So, 5/16 + 4/32 = 7/16

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