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Add 81/20 and 70/16

1^st number: 4 1/20, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

81/20 + 70/16 is 337/40.

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,
   81/20 = 81 × 4/20 × 4 = 324/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/80 + 350/80 = 324 + 350/80 = 674/80
5. 674/80 simplified gives 337/40
6. So, 81/20 + 70/16 = 337/40
   In mixed form: 817/40

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