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Add 5/20 and 15/16

5/20 + 15/16 is 19/16.

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,
    5/20 = 5 × 4/20 × 4 = 20/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/80 + 75/80 = 20 + 75/80 = 95/80
  5. 95/80 simplified gives 19/16
  6. So, 5/20 + 15/16 = 19/16
    In mixed form: 13/16

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