Add 21/16 and 25/20
1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 1 5/20
21/16 + 25/20 is 41/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
21/16 = 21 × 5/16 × 5 = 105/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
25/20 = 25 × 4/20 × 4 = 100/80 - Add the two like fractions:
105/80 + 100/80 = 105 + 100/80 = 205/80 - 205/80 simplified gives 41/16
- So, 21/16 + 25/20 = 41/16
In mixed form: 29/16
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