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Add 4/16 and 7/40

4/16 + 7/40 is 17/40.

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,
    4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    7/40 = 7 × 2/40 × 2 = 14/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/80 + 14/80 = 20 + 14/80 = 34/80
  5. 34/80 simplified gives 17/40
  6. So, 4/16 + 7/40 = 17/40

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