Add 40/6 and 27/16
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 11/16
40/6 + 27/16 is 401/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
40/6 = 40 × 8/6 × 8 = 320/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
27/16 = 27 × 3/16 × 3 = 81/48 - Add the two like fractions:
320/48 + 81/48 = 320 + 81/48 = 401/48 - So, 40/6 + 27/16 = 401/48
In mixed form: 817/48
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