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Add 2/16 and 49/40

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 9/40

2/16 + 49/40 is 27/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 40 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    49/40 = 49 × 2/40 × 2 = 98/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/80 + 98/80 = 10 + 98/80 = 108/80
  5. 108/80 simplified gives 27/20
  6. So, 2/16 + 49/40 = 27/20
    In mixed form: 17/20

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