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Add 8/40 and 9/16

8/40 + 9/16 is 61/80.

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,
    8/40 = 8 × 2/40 × 2 = 16/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/80 + 45/80 = 16 + 45/80 = 61/80
  5. So, 8/40 + 9/16 = 61/80

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