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Add 7/20 and 28/16

1st number: 7/20, 2nd number: 1 12/16

7/20 + 28/16 is 21/10.

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,
    7/20 = 7 × 4/20 × 4 = 28/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    28/16 = 28 × 5/16 × 5 = 140/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/80 + 140/80 = 28 + 140/80 = 168/80
  5. 168/80 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 7/20 + 28/16 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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