Add 10/16 and 56/60
10/16 + 56/60 is 187/120.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 224/240 = 150 + 224/240 = 374/240 - 374/240 simplified gives 187/120
- So, 10/16 + 56/60 = 187/120
In mixed form: 167/120
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