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Add 18/20 and 2/16

18/20 + 2/16 is 41/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    18/20 = 18 × 4/20 × 4 = 72/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/80 + 10/80 = 72 + 10/80 = 82/80
  5. 82/80 simplified gives 41/40
  6. So, 18/20 + 2/16 = 41/40
    In mixed form: 11/40

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