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Add 12/5 and 16/60

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 16/60

12/5 + 16/60 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    12/5 = 12 × 12/5 × 12 = 144/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/60 + 16/60 = 144 + 16/60 = 160/60
  5. 160/60 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 12/5 + 16/60 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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