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Add 1/20 and 28/16

1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 12/16

1/20 + 28/16 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    1/20 = 1 × 4/20 × 4 = 4/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    28/16 = 28 × 5/16 × 5 = 140/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/80 + 140/80 = 4 + 140/80 = 144/80
  5. 144/80 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 1/20 + 28/16 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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