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Add 16/18 and 49/60

16/18 + 49/60 is 307/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    16/18 = 16 × 10/18 × 10 = 160/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/180 + 147/180 = 160 + 147/180 = 307/180
  5. So, 16/18 + 49/60 = 307/180
    In mixed form: 1127/180

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