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Add 40/5 and 36/16

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 2 4/16

40/5 + 36/16 is 41/4.

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,
    36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/80 + 180/80 = 640 + 180/80 = 820/80
  5. 820/80 simplified gives 41/4
  6. So, 40/5 + 36/16 = 41/4
    In mixed form: 101/4

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