Add 8/16 and 9/32
8/16 + 9/32 is 25/32.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 2/16 × 2 = 16/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Add the two like fractions:
16/32 + 9/32 = 16 + 9/32 = 25/32 - So, 8/16 + 9/32 = 25/32
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