Add 16/20 and 2/7
16/20 + 2/7 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 40/140 = 112 + 40/140 = 152/140 - 152/140 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 16/20 + 2/7 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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