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Add 9/20 and 5/16

9/20 + 5/16 is 61/80.

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,
    9/20 = 9 × 4/20 × 4 = 36/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/80 + 25/80 = 36 + 25/80 = 61/80
  5. So, 9/20 + 5/16 = 61/80

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