Add 40/12 and 5/16
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 5/16
40/12 + 5/16 is 175/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
40/12 = 40 × 4/12 × 4 = 160/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Add the two like fractions:
160/48 + 15/48 = 160 + 15/48 = 175/48 - So, 40/12 + 5/16 = 175/48
In mixed form: 331/48
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