Add 16/40 and 8/75
16/40 + 8/75 is 38/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
16/40 = 16 × 15/40 × 15 = 240/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
8/75 = 8 × 8/75 × 8 = 64/600 - Add the two like fractions:
240/600 + 64/600 = 240 + 64/600 = 304/600 - 304/600 simplified gives 38/75
- So, 16/40 + 8/75 = 38/75
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