Add 5/32 and 2/16
5/32 + 2/16 is 9/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
5/32 = 5 × 1/32 × 1 = 5/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
2/16 = 2 × 2/16 × 2 = 4/32 - Add the two like fractions:
5/32 + 4/32 = 5 + 4/32 = 9/32 - So, 5/32 + 2/16 = 9/32
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