Add 16/40 and 20/48
16/40 + 20/48 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
16/40 = 16 × 6/40 × 6 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 100/240 = 96 + 100/240 = 196/240 - 196/240 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 16/40 + 20/48 = 49/60
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