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Add 16/6 and 4/40

1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 4/40

16/6 + 4/40 is 83/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    16/6 = 16 × 20/6 × 20 = 320/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/120 + 12/120 = 320 + 12/120 = 332/120
  5. 332/120 simplified gives 83/30
  6. So, 16/6 + 4/40 = 83/30
    In mixed form: 223/30

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