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Add 9/16 and 48/20

1^st number: 9/16, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

9/16 + 48/20 is 237/80.

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,
   9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   48/20 = 48 × 4/20 × 4 = 192/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/80 + 192/80 = 45 + 192/80 = 237/80
5. So, 9/16 + 48/20 = 237/80
   In mixed form: 277/80

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