Add 40/6 and 28/16, Solve 6 4/6 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 28/16

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

40/6 + 28/16 is 101/12.

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,
28/16 = 28 × 3/16 × 3 = 84/48
Add the two like fractions:
320/48 + 84/48 = 320 + 84/48 = 404/48
404/48 simplified gives 101/12
So, 40/6 + 28/16 = 101/12
In mixed form: 85/12

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