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Add 16/2 and 35/60

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 35/60

16/2 + 35/60 is 103/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    16/2 = 16 × 30/2 × 30 = 480/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/60 + 35/60 = 480 + 35/60 = 515/60
  5. 515/60 simplified gives 103/12
  6. So, 16/2 + 35/60 = 103/12
    In mixed form: 87/12

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