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Add 64/5 and 40/16

1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 2 8/16

64/5 + 40/16 is 153/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    64/5 = 64 × 16/5 × 16 = 1024/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    40/16 = 40 × 5/16 × 5 = 200/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/80 + 200/80 = 1024 + 200/80 = 1224/80
  5. 1224/80 simplified gives 153/10
  6. So, 64/5 + 40/16 = 153/10
    In mixed form: 153/10

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