Add 16/6 and 16/40
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 16/40
16/6 + 16/40 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
16/6 = 16 × 20/6 × 20 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 48/120 = 320 + 48/120 = 368/120 - 368/120 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 16/6 + 16/40 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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