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Add 5/7 and 20/16

1st number: 5/7, 2nd number: 1 4/16

5/7 + 20/16 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    5/7 = 5 × 16/7 × 16 = 80/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/112 + 140/112 = 80 + 140/112 = 220/112
  5. 220/112 simplified gives 55/28
  6. So, 5/7 + 20/16 = 55/28
    In mixed form: 127/28

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