Add 60/16 and 35/3
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 11 2/3
60/16 + 35/3 is 185/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 3 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
35/3 = 35 × 16/3 × 16 = 560/48 - Add the two like fractions:
180/48 + 560/48 = 180 + 560/48 = 740/48 - 740/48 simplified gives 185/12
- So, 60/16 + 35/3 = 185/12
In mixed form: 155/12
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