Add 16/40 and 56/72
16/40 + 56/72 is 53/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 280/360 = 144 + 280/360 = 424/360 - 424/360 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 16/40 + 56/72 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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