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Add 20/16 and 18/50

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 18/50

20/16 + 18/50 is 161/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    20/16 = 20 × 25/16 × 25 = 500/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    18/50 = 18 × 8/50 × 8 = 144/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/400 + 144/400 = 500 + 144/400 = 644/400
  5. 644/400 simplified gives 161/100
  6. So, 20/16 + 18/50 = 161/100
    In mixed form: 161/100

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