To Add 1/2 and 1/16 Where Both Denominators Are Different

question 17

Multiple Choice

To add 1/2 and 1/16 where both denominators are different, you must first find the common denominator. In this case, it is ____.

• A) 32
• B) 16
• C) 8
• D) 2

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