Add 6/16 and 7/10
6/16 + 7/10 is 43/40.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 8/10 × 8 = 56/80 - Add the two like fractions:
30/80 + 56/80 = 30 + 56/80 = 86/80 - 86/80 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 6/16 + 7/10 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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