Add 56/16 and 27/40, Solve 3 8/16 + 27/40 as a fraction

Add 56/16 and 27/40

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 27/40

56/16 + 27/40 is 167/40.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
27/40 = 27 × 2/40 × 2 = 54/80
Add the two like fractions:
280/80 + 54/80 = 280 + 54/80 = 334/80
334/80 simplified gives 167/40
So, 56/16 + 27/40 = 167/40
In mixed form: 47/40

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