Add 40/5 and 12/16
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 12/16
40/5 + 12/16 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
40/5 = 40 × 16/5 × 16 = 640/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80 - Add the two like fractions:
640/80 + 60/80 = 640 + 60/80 = 700/80 - 700/80 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 40/5 + 12/16 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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