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Add 20/5 and 42/16

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 2 10/16

20/5 + 42/16 is 53/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    20/5 = 20 × 16/5 × 16 = 320/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/80 + 210/80 = 320 + 210/80 = 530/80
  5. 530/80 simplified gives 53/8
  6. So, 20/5 + 42/16 = 53/8
    In mixed form: 65/8

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