Q. Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.21+163Answer:
Identify Common Denominator: Identify a common denominator for the fractions(1)/(2) and (3)/(16). Since 16 is a multiple of 2, we can use 16 as the common denominator.
Convert to Common Denominator: Convert the fraction (1)/(2) to have the common denominator of 16. To do this, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 8. (1)/(2)×(8)/(8)=(8)/(16)
Add Fractions: Add the converted fraction (8)/(16) to the fraction (3)/(16).(8)/(16)+(3)/(16)=(8+3)/(16)
Perform Addition: Perform the addition in the numerator.(8+3)/(16)=(11)/(16)
Check for Simplification: Check if the resulting fraction (11)/(16) can be simplified.Since 11 is a prime number and does not share any common factors with 16 other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.