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Add 20/7 and 5/16

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 5/16

20/7 + 5/16 is 355/112.

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,
   5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/112 + 35/112 = 320 + 35/112 = 355/112
5. So, 20/7 + 5/16 = 355/112
   In mixed form: 319/112

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