Add 16/4 and 40/60
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 40/60
16/4 + 40/60 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
16/4 = 16 × 15/4 × 15 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
240/60 + 40/60 = 240 + 40/60 = 280/60 - 280/60 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 16/4 + 40/60 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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