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Add 20/7 and 4/16

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 4/16

20/7 + 4/16 is 87/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    20/7 = 20 × 16/7 × 16 = 320/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/112 + 28/112 = 320 + 28/112 = 348/112
  5. 348/112 simplified gives 87/28
  6. So, 20/7 + 4/16 = 87/28
    In mixed form: 33/28

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