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Add 20/12 and 7/16

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 7/16

20/12 + 7/16 is 101/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   20/12 = 20 × 4/12 × 4 = 80/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   7/16 = 7 × 3/16 × 3 = 21/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/48 + 21/48 = 80 + 21/48 = 101/48
5. So, 20/12 + 7/16 = 101/48
   In mixed form: 25/48

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