Add 16/40 and 63/80
16/40 + 63/80 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
16/40 = 16 × 2/40 × 2 = 32/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80 - Add the two like fractions:
32/80 + 63/80 = 32 + 63/80 = 95/80 - 95/80 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 16/40 + 63/80 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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