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Add 16/30 and 40/72

16/30 + 40/72 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/360 + 200/360 = 192 + 200/360 = 392/360
  5. 392/360 simplified gives 49/45
  6. So, 16/30 + 40/72 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

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