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Add 2/16 and 3/40

2/16 + 3/40 is 1/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 40 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    3/40 = 3 × 2/40 × 2 = 6/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/80 + 6/80 = 10 + 6/80 = 16/80
  5. 16/80 simplified gives 1/5
  6. So, 2/16 + 3/40 = 1/5

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