Add 7/16 and 10/32
7/16 + 10/32 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
7/16 = 7 × 2/16 × 2 = 14/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32 - Add the two like fractions:
14/32 + 10/32 = 14 + 10/32 = 24/32 - 24/32 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 7/16 + 10/32 = 3/4
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