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Add 20/2 and 14/16

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 14/16

20/2 + 14/16 is 87/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
    20/2 = 20 × 8/2 × 8 = 160/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    14/16 = 14 × 1/16 × 1 = 14/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/16 + 14/16 = 160 + 14/16 = 174/16
  5. 174/16 simplified gives 87/8
  6. So, 20/2 + 14/16 = 87/8
    In mixed form: 107/8

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