Add 40/50 and 12/16
40/50 + 12/16 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
40/50 = 40 × 8/50 × 8 = 320/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Add the two like fractions:
320/400 + 300/400 = 320 + 300/400 = 620/400 - 620/400 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 40/50 + 12/16 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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