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Add 40/50 and 16/40

40/50 + 16/40 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    16/40 = 16 × 5/40 × 5 = 80/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/200 + 80/200 = 160 + 80/200 = 240/200
  5. 240/200 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 40/50 + 16/40 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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