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Add 5/40 and 16/9

1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 1 7/9

5/40 + 16/9 is 137/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 9 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    16/9 = 16 × 40/9 × 40 = 640/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/360 + 640/360 = 45 + 640/360 = 685/360
  5. 685/360 simplified gives 137/72
  6. So, 5/40 + 16/9 = 137/72
    In mixed form: 165/72

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