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Add 16/8 and 27/40

1^st number: 2 0/8, 2^nd number: 27/40

16/8 + 27/40 is 107/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   16/8 = 16 × 5/8 × 5 = 80/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/40 + 27/40 = 80 + 27/40 = 107/40
5. So, 16/8 + 27/40 = 107/40
   In mixed form: 227/40

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