Add 16/40 and 20/32
16/40 + 20/32 is 41/40.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Add the two like fractions:
64/160 + 100/160 = 64 + 100/160 = 164/160 - 164/160 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 16/40 + 20/32 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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