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Add 56/16 and 20/10

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 2 0/10

56/16 + 20/10 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    20/10 = 20 × 8/10 × 8 = 160/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/80 + 160/80 = 280 + 160/80 = 440/80
  5. 440/80 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 56/16 + 20/10 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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