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Add 18/12 and 40/16

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

18/12 + 40/16 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   18/12 = 18 × 4/12 × 4 = 72/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   40/16 = 40 × 3/16 × 3 = 120/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/48 + 120/48 = 72 + 120/48 = 192/48
5. 192/48 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 18/12 + 40/16 = 4/1

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