Add 56/16 and 18/20
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 18/20
56/16 + 18/20 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
18/20 = 18 × 4/20 × 4 = 72/80 - Add the two like fractions:
280/80 + 72/80 = 280 + 72/80 = 352/80 - 352/80 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 56/16 + 18/20 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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