Add 20/5 and 6/16
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 6/16
20/5 + 6/16 is 35/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
20/5 = 20 × 16/5 × 16 = 320/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
320/80 + 30/80 = 320 + 30/80 = 350/80 - 350/80 simplified gives 35/8
- So, 20/5 + 6/16 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8
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