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Add 16/40 and 40/48

16/40 + 40/48 is 37/30.

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,
    40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/240 + 200/240 = 96 + 200/240 = 296/240
  5. 296/240 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 16/40 + 40/48 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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