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Add 16/3 and 25/60

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 25/60

16/3 + 25/60 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/60 + 25/60 = 320 + 25/60 = 345/60
  5. 345/60 simplified gives 23/4
  6. So, 16/3 + 25/60 = 23/4
    In mixed form: 53/4

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