Add 2/16 and 9/40
2/16 + 9/40 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
9/40 = 9 × 2/40 × 2 = 18/80 - Add the two like fractions:
10/80 + 18/80 = 10 + 18/80 = 28/80 - 28/80 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 2/16 + 9/40 = 7/20
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