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Add 16/56 and 40/30

1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 1 10/30

16/56 + 40/30 is 34/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 30 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    16/56 = 16 × 15/56 × 15 = 240/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    40/30 = 40 × 28/30 × 28 = 1120/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/840 + 1120/840 = 240 + 1120/840 = 1360/840
  5. 1360/840 simplified gives 34/21
  6. So, 16/56 + 40/30 = 34/21
    In mixed form: 113/21

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