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Add 40/16 and 5/14

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 5/14

40/16 + 5/14 is 20/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    40/16 = 40 × 7/16 × 7 = 280/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/112 + 40/112 = 280 + 40/112 = 320/112
  5. 320/112 simplified gives 20/7
  6. So, 40/16 + 5/14 = 20/7
    In mixed form: 26/7

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