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Add 16/45 and 40/56

16/45 + 40/56 is 337/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    16/45 = 16 × 56/45 × 56 = 896/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/2520 + 1800/2520 = 896 + 1800/2520 = 2696/2520
  5. 2696/2520 simplified gives 337/315
  6. So, 16/45 + 40/56 = 337/315
    In mixed form: 122/315

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