Add 16/20 and 8/7
1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 1 1/7
16/20 + 8/7 is 68/35.
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,
8/7 = 8 × 20/7 × 20 = 160/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 160/140 = 112 + 160/140 = 272/140 - 272/140 simplified gives 68/35
- So, 16/20 + 8/7 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35
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