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Add 16/42 and 49/60

16/42 + 49/60 is 503/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    16/42 = 16 × 10/42 × 10 = 160/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/420 + 343/420 = 160 + 343/420 = 503/420
  5. So, 16/42 + 49/60 = 503/420
    In mixed form: 183/420

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