Add 16/25 and 49/60
16/25 + 49/60 is 437/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
49/60 = 49 × 5/60 × 5 = 245/300 - Add the two like fractions:
192/300 + 245/300 = 192 + 245/300 = 437/300 - So, 16/25 + 49/60 = 437/300
In mixed form: 1137/300
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