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Add 9/16 and 15/10

1st number: 9/16, 2nd number: 1 5/10

9/16 + 15/10 is 33/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    15/10 = 15 × 8/10 × 8 = 120/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/80 + 120/80 = 45 + 120/80 = 165/80
  5. 165/80 simplified gives 33/16
  6. So, 9/16 + 15/10 = 33/16
    In mixed form: 21/16

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