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Add 2/16 and 7/5

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 2/5

2/16 + 7/5 is 61/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    7/5 = 7 × 16/5 × 16 = 112/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/80 + 112/80 = 10 + 112/80 = 122/80
  5. 122/80 simplified gives 61/40
  6. So, 2/16 + 7/5 = 61/40
    In mixed form: 121/40

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