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Add 24/16 and 27/40

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 27/40

24/16 + 27/40 is 87/40.

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,
    24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    27/40 = 27 × 2/40 × 2 = 54/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/80 + 54/80 = 120 + 54/80 = 174/80
  5. 174/80 simplified gives 87/40
  6. So, 24/16 + 27/40 = 87/40
    In mixed form: 27/40

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