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Add 20/16 and 6/12

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 6/12

20/16 + 6/12 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/48 + 24/48 = 60 + 24/48 = 84/48
  5. 84/48 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 20/16 + 6/12 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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