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Add 16/20 and 20/32

16/20 + 20/32 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    16/20 = 16 × 8/20 × 8 = 128/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/160 + 100/160 = 128 + 100/160 = 228/160
  5. 228/160 simplified gives 57/40
  6. So, 16/20 + 20/32 = 57/40
    In mixed form: 117/40

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