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Add 40/45 and 12/16

40/45 + 12/16 is 59/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/720 + 540/720 = 640 + 540/720 = 1180/720
  5. 1180/720 simplified gives 59/36
  6. So, 40/45 + 12/16 = 59/36
    In mixed form: 123/36

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