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Add 1/16 and 42/60

1/16 + 42/60 is 61/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    1/16 = 1 × 15/16 × 15 = 15/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/240 + 168/240 = 15 + 168/240 = 183/240
  5. 183/240 simplified gives 61/80
  6. So, 1/16 + 42/60 = 61/80

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