Add 40/50 and 6/16
40/50 + 6/16 is 47/40.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400 - Add the two like fractions:
320/400 + 150/400 = 320 + 150/400 = 470/400 - 470/400 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 40/50 + 6/16 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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