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Add 16/4 and 36/80

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 36/80

16/4 + 36/80 is 89/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    16/4 = 16 × 20/4 × 20 = 320/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    36/80 = 36 × 1/80 × 1 = 36/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/80 + 36/80 = 320 + 36/80 = 356/80
  5. 356/80 simplified gives 89/20
  6. So, 16/4 + 36/80 = 89/20
    In mixed form: 49/20

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