Add 14/16 and 45/60
14/16 + 45/60 is 13/8.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 180/240 = 210 + 180/240 = 390/240 - 390/240 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 14/16 + 45/60 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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