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Add 54/40 and 10/16

1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 10/16

54/40 + 10/16 is 79/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    54/40 = 54 × 2/40 × 2 = 108/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/80 + 50/80 = 108 + 50/80 = 158/80
  5. 158/80 simplified gives 79/40
  6. So, 54/40 + 10/16 = 79/40
    In mixed form: 139/40

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