Add 16/3 and 35/60
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 35/60
16/3 + 35/60 is 71/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
320/60 + 35/60 = 320 + 35/60 = 355/60 - 355/60 simplified gives 71/12
- So, 16/3 + 35/60 = 71/12
In mixed form: 511/12
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