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Add 2/20 and 42/16

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 2 10/16

2/20 + 42/16 is 109/40.

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,
    2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/80 + 210/80 = 8 + 210/80 = 218/80
  5. 218/80 simplified gives 109/40
  6. So, 2/20 + 42/16 = 109/40
    In mixed form: 229/40

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