Add 8/16 and 14/20
8/16 + 14/20 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
8/16 = 8 × 5/16 × 5 = 40/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
14/20 = 14 × 4/20 × 4 = 56/80 - Add the two like fractions:
40/80 + 56/80 = 40 + 56/80 = 96/80 - 96/80 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 8/16 + 14/20 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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