Add 32/2 and 40/16
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 2 8/16
32/2 + 40/16 is 37/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
32/2 = 32 × 8/2 × 8 = 256/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
40/16 = 40 × 1/16 × 1 = 40/16 - Add the two like fractions:
256/16 + 40/16 = 256 + 40/16 = 296/16 - 296/16 simplified gives 37/2
- So, 32/2 + 40/16 = 37/2
In mixed form: 181/2
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