Add 9/10 and 8/16
9/10 + 8/16 is 7/5.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 8/10 × 8 = 72/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
8/16 = 8 × 5/16 × 5 = 40/80 - Add the two like fractions:
72/80 + 40/80 = 72 + 40/80 = 112/80 - 112/80 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 9/10 + 8/16 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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