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Add 2/16 and 8/5

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 3/5

2/16 + 8/5 is 69/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 5 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    8/5 = 8 × 16/5 × 16 = 128/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/80 + 128/80 = 10 + 128/80 = 138/80
  5. 138/80 simplified gives 69/40
  6. So, 2/16 + 8/5 = 69/40
    In mixed form: 129/40

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