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Add 40/7 and 20/16

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 1 4/16

40/7 + 20/16 is 195/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    40/7 = 40 × 16/7 × 16 = 640/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/112 + 140/112 = 640 + 140/112 = 780/112
  5. 780/112 simplified gives 195/28
  6. So, 40/7 + 20/16 = 195/28
    In mixed form: 627/28

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