Add 3/8 and 16/20
3/8 + 16/20 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
16/20 = 16 × 2/20 × 2 = 32/40 - Add the two like fractions:
15/40 + 32/40 = 15 + 32/40 = 47/40 - So, 3/8 + 16/20 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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