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Add 36/16 and 15/40

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 15/40

36/16 + 15/40 is 21/8.

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,
    36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    15/40 = 15 × 2/40 × 2 = 30/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/80 + 30/80 = 180 + 30/80 = 210/80
  5. 210/80 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 36/16 + 15/40 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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