Add 16/35 and 4/60
16/35 + 4/60 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420 - Add the two like fractions:
192/420 + 28/420 = 192 + 28/420 = 220/420 - 220/420 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 16/35 + 4/60 = 11/21
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