Add 16/2 and 14/60
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 14/60
16/2 + 14/60 is 247/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
16/2 = 16 × 30/2 × 30 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
480/60 + 14/60 = 480 + 14/60 = 494/60 - 494/60 simplified gives 247/30
- So, 16/2 + 14/60 = 247/30
In mixed form: 87/30
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