Add 16/40 and 5/6
16/40 + 5/6 is 37/30.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 20/6 × 20 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 100/120 = 48 + 100/120 = 148/120 - 148/120 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 16/40 + 5/6 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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