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Add 28/20 and 20/16

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

28/20 + 20/16 is 53/20.

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,
    28/20 = 28 × 4/20 × 4 = 112/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    20/16 = 20 × 5/16 × 5 = 100/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/80 + 100/80 = 112 + 100/80 = 212/80
  5. 212/80 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 28/20 + 20/16 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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