Add 16/24 and 20/40
16/24 + 20/40 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 60/120 = 80 + 60/120 = 140/120 - 140/120 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 16/24 + 20/40 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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