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Add 16/40 and 6/12

16/40 + 6/12 is 9/10.

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,
    6/12 = 6 × 10/12 × 10 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 60/120 = 48 + 60/120 = 108/120
  5. 108/120 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 16/40 + 6/12 = 9/10

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