Add 16/40 and 6/60
16/40 + 6/60 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 12/120 = 48 + 12/120 = 60/120 - 60/120 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 16/40 + 6/60 = 1/2
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