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Add 20/7 and 16/80

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 16/80

20/7 + 16/80 is 107/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    20/7 = 20 × 80/7 × 80 = 1600/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/560 + 112/560 = 1600 + 112/560 = 1712/560
  5. 1712/560 simplified gives 107/35
  6. So, 20/7 + 16/80 = 107/35
    In mixed form: 32/35

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