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Add 10/16 and 2/60

10/16 + 2/60 is 79/120.

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,
    10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 8/240 = 150 + 8/240 = 158/240
  5. 158/240 simplified gives 79/120
  6. So, 10/16 + 2/60 = 79/120

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