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Add 16/3 and 49/60

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 49/60

16/3 + 49/60 is 123/20.

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,
    49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/60 + 49/60 = 320 + 49/60 = 369/60
  5. 369/60 simplified gives 123/20
  6. So, 16/3 + 49/60 = 123/20
    In mixed form: 63/20

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