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Add 16/40 and 20/48

16/40 + 20/48 is 49/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    16/40 = 16 × 6/40 × 6 = 96/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/240 + 100/240 = 96 + 100/240 = 196/240
  5. 196/240 simplified gives 49/60
  6. So, 16/40 + 20/48 = 49/60

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