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Add 27/40 and 50/16

1st number: 27/40, 2nd number: 3 2/16

27/40 + 50/16 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    27/40 = 27 × 2/40 × 2 = 54/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/80 + 250/80 = 54 + 250/80 = 304/80
  5. 304/80 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 27/40 + 50/16 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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