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Add 36/40 and 12/16

36/40 + 12/16 is 33/20.

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,
    36/40 = 36 × 2/40 × 2 = 72/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/80 + 60/80 = 72 + 60/80 = 132/80
  5. 132/80 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 36/40 + 12/16 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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