Add 16/24 and 42/60
16/24 + 42/60 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 84/120 = 80 + 84/120 = 164/120 - 164/120 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 16/24 + 42/60 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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