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Add 16/28 and 9/40

16/28 + 9/40 is 223/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
    16/28 = 16 × 10/28 × 10 = 160/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/280 + 63/280 = 160 + 63/280 = 223/280
  5. So, 16/28 + 9/40 = 223/280

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