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Add 40/5 and 30/16

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 14/16

40/5 + 30/16 is 79/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    40/5 = 40 × 16/5 × 16 = 640/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/80 + 150/80 = 640 + 150/80 = 790/80
  5. 790/80 simplified gives 79/8
  6. So, 40/5 + 30/16 = 79/8
    In mixed form: 97/8

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