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Add 16/40 and 18/96

16/40 + 18/96 is 47/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    16/40 = 16 × 12/40 × 12 = 192/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/480 + 90/480 = 192 + 90/480 = 282/480
  5. 282/480 simplified gives 47/80
  6. So, 16/40 + 18/96 = 47/80

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