Add 20/16 and 9/20
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 9/20
20/16 + 9/20 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
20/16 = 20 × 5/16 × 5 = 100/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
9/20 = 9 × 4/20 × 4 = 36/80 - Add the two like fractions:
100/80 + 36/80 = 100 + 36/80 = 136/80 - 136/80 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 20/16 + 9/20 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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