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Add 16/20 and 9/10

16/20 + 9/10 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 10 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    16/20 = 16 × 1/20 × 1 = 16/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    9/10 = 9 × 2/10 × 2 = 18/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/20 + 18/20 = 16 + 18/20 = 34/20
  5. 34/20 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 16/20 + 9/10 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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