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Add 20/16 and 21/18

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 1 3/18

20/16 + 21/18 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    20/16 = 20 × 9/16 × 9 = 180/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    21/18 = 21 × 8/18 × 8 = 168/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/144 + 168/144 = 180 + 168/144 = 348/144
  5. 348/144 simplified gives 29/12
  6. So, 20/16 + 21/18 = 29/12
    In mixed form: 25/12

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