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Add 8/20 and 6/16

8/20 + 6/16 is 31/40.

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,
   6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/80 + 30/80 = 32 + 30/80 = 62/80
5. 62/80 simplified gives 31/40
6. So, 8/20 + 6/16 = 31/40

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