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Add 16/3 and 2/40

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2/40

16/3 + 2/40 is 323/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    16/3 = 16 × 40/3 × 40 = 640/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/120 + 6/120 = 640 + 6/120 = 646/120
  5. 646/120 simplified gives 323/60
  6. So, 16/3 + 2/40 = 323/60
    In mixed form: 523/60

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