Add 16/20 and 15/16
16/20 + 15/16 is 139/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
16/20 = 16 × 4/20 × 4 = 64/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
64/80 + 75/80 = 64 + 75/80 = 139/80 - So, 16/20 + 15/16 = 139/80
In mixed form: 159/80
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