Add 6/16 and 4/10
6/16 + 4/10 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
4/10 = 4 × 8/10 × 8 = 32/80 - Add the two like fractions:
30/80 + 32/80 = 30 + 32/80 = 62/80 - 62/80 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 6/16 + 4/10 = 31/40
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