If a frame is 5/16 inch thick and the crossmember is 3/32 inch thick, what is the combined thickness in inches of both members?
A) 9/32
B) 11/32
C) 13/32
D) 15/32

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the combined thickness, we add the thickness of the frame and the crossmember:

5/16 inch + 3/32 inch

To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The smallest number that both 16 and 32 divide into is 32.

So, 5/16 inch is the same as 10/32 inch, and we can add:

10/32 inch + 6/32 inch = 16/32 inch

We can simplify 16/32 inch to 1/2 inch, and then convert back to a fraction:

1/2 inch = 16/32 inch = 8/16 inch = 4/8 inch = 2/4 inch = 1/2 inch

So, the combined thickness is 1/2 inch, which is equivalent to 16/32 inch or 13/32 inch. The best choice is C.

If a Frame Is 5/16 Inch Thick and the Crossmember