Add 5/16 and 12/40
5/16 + 12/40 is 49/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
12/40 = 12 × 2/40 × 2 = 24/80 - Add the two like fractions:
25/80 + 24/80 = 25 + 24/80 = 49/80 - So, 5/16 + 12/40 = 49/80
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