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Add 16/2 and 20/40

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 20/40

16/2 + 20/40 is 17/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    16/2 = 16 × 20/2 × 20 = 320/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    20/40 = 20 × 1/40 × 1 = 20/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/40 + 20/40 = 320 + 20/40 = 340/40
  5. 340/40 simplified gives 17/2
  6. So, 16/2 + 20/40 = 17/2
    In mixed form: 81/2

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