Add 16/40 and 8/18
16/40 + 8/18 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 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 18 × 20 = 360,
8/18 = 8 × 20/18 × 20 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 160/360 = 144 + 160/360 = 304/360 - 304/360 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 16/40 + 8/18 = 38/45
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