Add 16/9 and 15/40
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 15/40
16/9 + 15/40 is 155/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
16/9 = 16 × 40/9 × 40 = 640/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
640/360 + 135/360 = 640 + 135/360 = 775/360 - 775/360 simplified gives 155/72
- So, 16/9 + 15/40 = 155/72
In mixed form: 211/72
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