Mia and Emma are currently 16 years apart in age. If Mia, who is younger than Emma, is 40 years old, what's the average of their ages?
How old is Emma? ** If Mia is 40 years old, Emma is 40+16 = <<40+16=56>>56 years old.
How old are they? ** The sum of their ages is 56+40 = <<56+40=96>>96 years
What is the average age of Emma and Mia? ** The average age of the two is 96/2 = <<96/2=48>>48 years
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