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Add 40/3 and 30/16

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1 14/16

40/3 + 30/16 is 365/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    40/3 = 40 × 16/3 × 16 = 640/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    30/16 = 30 × 3/16 × 3 = 90/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/48 + 90/48 = 640 + 90/48 = 730/48
  5. 730/48 simplified gives 365/24
  6. So, 40/3 + 30/16 = 365/24
    In mixed form: 155/24

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