Add 16/20 and 3/60
16/20 + 3/60 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 3/60 = 48 + 3/60 = 51/60 - 51/60 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 16/20 + 3/60 = 17/20
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