Add 16/24 and 9/60
16/24 + 9/60 is 49/60.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 18/120 = 80 + 18/120 = 98/120 - 98/120 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 16/24 + 9/60 = 49/60
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