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Add 16/40 and 56/12

1st number: 16/40, 2nd number: 4 8/12

16/40 + 56/12 is 76/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 12 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    56/12 = 56 × 10/12 × 10 = 560/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 560/120 = 48 + 560/120 = 608/120
  5. 608/120 simplified gives 76/15
  6. So, 16/40 + 56/12 = 76/15
    In mixed form: 51/15

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