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Add 8/16 and 25/20

1^st number: 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

8/16 + 25/20 is 7/4.

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,
   8/16 = 8 × 5/16 × 5 = 40/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   25/20 = 25 × 4/20 × 4 = 100/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/80 + 100/80 = 40 + 100/80 = 140/80
5. 140/80 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 8/16 + 25/20 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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