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Add 16/15 and 49/40

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 1 9/40

16/15 + 49/40 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/120 + 147/120 = 128 + 147/120 = 275/120
  5. 275/120 simplified gives 55/24
  6. So, 16/15 + 49/40 = 55/24
    In mixed form: 27/24

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