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Add 25/16 and 20/24

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 20/24

25/16 + 20/24 is 115/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   20/24 = 20 × 2/24 × 2 = 40/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/48 + 40/48 = 75 + 40/48 = 115/48
5. So, 25/16 + 20/24 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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