Add 16/40 and 4/6
16/40 + 4/6 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
4/6 = 4 × 20/6 × 20 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 80/120 = 48 + 80/120 = 128/120 - 128/120 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 16/40 + 4/6 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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