Add 1/16 and 21/60
1/16 + 21/60 is 33/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
1/16 = 1 × 15/16 × 15 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
21/60 = 21 × 4/60 × 4 = 84/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 84/240 = 15 + 84/240 = 99/240 - 99/240 simplified gives 33/80
- So, 1/16 + 21/60 = 33/80
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