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Add 16/10 and 45/60

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 45/60

16/10 + 45/60 is 47/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    16/10 = 16 × 6/10 × 6 = 96/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/60 + 45/60 = 96 + 45/60 = 141/60
  5. 141/60 simplified gives 47/20
  6. So, 16/10 + 45/60 = 47/20
    In mixed form: 27/20

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