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Add 2/20 and 16/7

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 2 2/7

2/20 + 16/7 is 167/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 7 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    16/7 = 16 × 20/7 × 20 = 320/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/140 + 320/140 = 14 + 320/140 = 334/140
  5. 334/140 simplified gives 167/70
  6. So, 2/20 + 16/7 = 167/70
    In mixed form: 227/70

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