Add 16/40 and 6/35
16/40 + 6/35 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Add the two like fractions:
112/280 + 48/280 = 112 + 48/280 = 160/280 - 160/280 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 16/40 + 6/35 = 4/7
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