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Add 16/2 and 14/5

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 2 4/5

16/2 + 14/5 is 54/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 5 is 10

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
    16/2 = 16 × 5/2 × 5 = 80/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
    14/5 = 14 × 2/5 × 2 = 28/10
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/10 + 28/10 = 80 + 28/10 = 108/10
  5. 108/10 simplified gives 54/5
  6. So, 16/2 + 14/5 = 54/5
    In mixed form: 104/5

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