Add 7/10 and 2/16
7/10 + 2/16 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
7/10 = 7 × 8/10 × 8 = 56/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Add the two like fractions:
56/80 + 10/80 = 56 + 10/80 = 66/80 - 66/80 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 7/10 + 2/16 = 33/40
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