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Add 16/32 and 7/20

16/32 + 7/20 is 17/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    16/32 = 16 × 5/32 × 5 = 80/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    7/20 = 7 × 8/20 × 8 = 56/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/160 + 56/160 = 80 + 56/160 = 136/160
  5. 136/160 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 16/32 + 7/20 = 17/20

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