Add 16/28 and 24/40
16/28 + 24/40 is 41/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
16/28 = 16 × 10/28 × 10 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
160/280 + 168/280 = 160 + 168/280 = 328/280 - 328/280 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 16/28 + 24/40 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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