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Add 6/16 and 45/20

1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 2 5/20

6/16 + 45/20 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    45/20 = 45 × 4/20 × 4 = 180/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/80 + 180/80 = 30 + 180/80 = 210/80
  5. 210/80 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 6/16 + 45/20 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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