Add 2/20 and 4/16
2/20 + 4/16 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80 - Add the two like fractions:
8/80 + 20/80 = 8 + 20/80 = 28/80 - 28/80 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 2/20 + 4/16 = 7/20
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