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Add 6/20 and 56/16

1^st number: 6/20, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

6/20 + 56/16 is 19/5.

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,
   6/20 = 6 × 4/20 × 4 = 24/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/80 + 280/80 = 24 + 280/80 = 304/80
5. 304/80 simplified gives 19/5
6. So, 6/20 + 56/16 = 19/5
   In mixed form: 34/5

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