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Add 8/5 and 12/16

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 12/16

8/5 + 12/16 is 47/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    8/5 = 8 × 16/5 × 16 = 128/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/80 + 60/80 = 128 + 60/80 = 188/80
  5. 188/80 simplified gives 47/20
  6. So, 8/5 + 12/16 = 47/20
    In mixed form: 27/20

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