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Add 16/20 and 42/64

16/20 + 42/64 is 233/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    16/20 = 16 × 16/20 × 16 = 256/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/320 + 210/320 = 256 + 210/320 = 466/320
  5. 466/320 simplified gives 233/160
  6. So, 16/20 + 42/64 = 233/160
    In mixed form: 173/160

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