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Add 24/20 and 24/16

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 8/16

24/20 + 24/16 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   24/20 = 24 × 4/20 × 4 = 96/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/80 + 120/80 = 96 + 120/80 = 216/80
5. 216/80 simplified gives 27/10
6. So, 24/20 + 24/16 = 27/10
   In mixed form: 27/10

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