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Add 16/7 and 2/40

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 2/40

16/7 + 2/40 is 327/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    16/7 = 16 × 40/7 × 40 = 640/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/280 + 14/280 = 640 + 14/280 = 654/280
  5. 654/280 simplified gives 327/140
  6. So, 16/7 + 2/40 = 327/140
    In mixed form: 247/140

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