Add 16/40 and 18/32
16/40 + 18/32 is 77/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
16/40 = 16 × 4/40 × 4 = 64/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
64/160 + 90/160 = 64 + 90/160 = 154/160 - 154/160 simplified gives 77/80
- So, 16/40 + 18/32 = 77/80
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