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Add 24/16 and 3/20

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 3/20

24/16 + 3/20 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    3/20 = 3 × 4/20 × 4 = 12/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/80 + 12/80 = 120 + 12/80 = 132/80
  5. 132/80 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 24/16 + 3/20 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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