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Add 1/16 and 9/40

1/16 + 9/40 is 23/80.

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,
    1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    9/40 = 9 × 2/40 × 2 = 18/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/80 + 18/80 = 5 + 18/80 = 23/80
  5. So, 1/16 + 9/40 = 23/80

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