Add 16/6 and 7/20
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 7/20
166 + 720 is 18160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
166 = 16 × 106 × 10 = 16060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
720 = 7 × 320 × 3 = 2160 - Add the two like fractions:
16060 + 2160 = 160 + 2160 = 18160 - So, 16/6 + 7/20 = 181/60
In mixed form: 3160
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