What is 2/16 plus 7/10?
2/16 plus 7/10 equals 33/40 (or 0.825 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/16 and 7/10 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/16 + 7/10 = 33/40
Simplified Fraction
33/40
Mixed Number
Proper (33/40)
Decimal Value
0.825
Percentage
82.5%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/16 + 7/10
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 16 and 10 share a common factor (GCD = 2). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 80 (which is smaller than their product 16 ร 10 = 160, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(16, 10) = 80
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 80
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/16 by 5, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/10 by 8 so both fractions share the common base 80.
2 ร 5/16 ร 5 = 10/80 and 7 ร 8/10 ร 8 = 56/80
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (10 + 56 = 66) and keep the common denominator 80 unchanged.
10 + 56/80 = 66/80
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 66 and 80, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
66 รท 2/80 รท 2 = 33/40
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 33 by denominator 40 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.825 (or 82.5%).
33 รท 40 = 0.825 (82.5%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/16 plus 7/10 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 33/40 |
| Mixed Number Form | 33/40 |
| Decimal Form | 0.825 |
| Percentage | 82.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/16 plus 7/10 as a fraction?
2/16 + 7/10 in simplest fraction form is 33/40.
What is 2/16 plus 7/10 as a decimal?
2/16 + 7/10 converted to a decimal is 0.825.
What is 2/16 plus 7/10 as a percentage?
2/16 + 7/10 expressed as a percentage is 82.5%.
Does 2/16 plus 7/10 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.825) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.