Question

perform the indicated operation and simplify
1/16+3/32

Answer 1

Use the proper order of operations: PEMDAS from left to right, do parenthasis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, then subtraction. since you only have division and addition, divide your numbers first, then lastly add.

Answer 2

You need a common denominator to add fractions. In this case, it is 32.

1/16 = 2/32. Add the numerators.
(2+3)/32 = 5/32

5/32 cannot be simplified.

Answer 3

wow i'm tired...you're adding fractions...forget what i said. i apologize!