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Add 8/20 and 3/16

8/20 + 3/16 is 47/80.

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,
    8/20 = 8 × 4/20 × 4 = 32/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/80 + 15/80 = 32 + 15/80 = 47/80
  5. So, 8/20 + 3/16 = 47/80

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