Add 8/10 and 16/32
8/10 + 16/32 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
8/10 = 8 × 16/10 × 16 = 128/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
16/32 = 16 × 5/32 × 5 = 80/160 - Add the two like fractions:
128/160 + 80/160 = 128 + 80/160 = 208/160 - 208/160 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 8/10 + 16/32 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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