Add 16/12 and 32/40
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 32/40
16/12 + 32/40 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
16/12 = 16 × 10/12 × 10 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 96/120 = 160 + 96/120 = 256/120 - 256/120 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 16/12 + 32/40 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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