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Add 1/16 and 40/7

1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 5 5/7

1/16 + 40/7 is 647/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    40/7 = 40 × 16/7 × 16 = 640/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/112 + 640/112 = 7 + 640/112 = 647/112
  5. So, 1/16 + 40/7 = 647/112
    In mixed form: 587/112

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