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Add 40/2 and 16/32

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 16/32

40/2 + 16/32 is 41/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    40/2 = 40 × 16/2 × 16 = 640/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    16/32 = 16 × 1/32 × 1 = 16/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/32 + 16/32 = 640 + 16/32 = 656/32
  5. 656/32 simplified gives 41/2
  6. So, 40/2 + 16/32 = 41/2
    In mixed form: 201/2

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