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Add 40/18 and 16/3

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 5 1/3

40/18 + 16/3 is 68/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    40/18 = 40 × 1/18 × 1 = 40/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    16/3 = 16 × 6/3 × 6 = 96/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/18 + 96/18 = 40 + 96/18 = 136/18
  5. 136/18 simplified gives 68/9
  6. So, 40/18 + 16/3 = 68/9
    In mixed form: 75/9

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