Add 1/16 and 1/40
1/16 + 1/40 is 7/80.
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,
1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
1/40 = 1 × 2/40 × 2 = 2/80 - Add the two like fractions:
5/80 + 2/80 = 5 + 2/80 = 7/80 - So, 1/16 + 1/40 = 7/80
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