Add 16/18 and 7/40
16/18 + 7/40 is 383/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
16/18 = 16 × 20/18 × 20 = 320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Add the two like fractions:
320/360 + 63/360 = 320 + 63/360 = 383/360 - So, 16/18 + 7/40 = 383/360
In mixed form: 123/360
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