Add 3/20 and 2/16
3/20 + 2/16 is 11/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
3/20 = 3 × 4/20 × 4 = 12/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Add the two like fractions:
12/80 + 10/80 = 12 + 10/80 = 22/80 - 22/80 simplified gives 11/40
- So, 3/20 + 2/16 = 11/40
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