Add 16/2 and 1/40
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 1/40
16/2 + 1/40 is 321/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
16/2 = 16 × 20/2 × 20 = 320/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
1/40 = 1 × 1/40 × 1 = 1/40 - Add the two like fractions:
320/40 + 1/40 = 320 + 1/40 = 321/40 - So, 16/2 + 1/40 = 321/40
In mixed form: 81/40
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