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Add 35/20 and 6/16

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 6/16

35/20 + 6/16 is 17/8.

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,
    35/20 = 35 × 4/20 × 4 = 140/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/80 + 30/80 = 140 + 30/80 = 170/80
  5. 170/80 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 35/20 + 6/16 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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