Add 16/48 and 7/60
16/48 + 7/60 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240 - Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 28/240 = 80 + 28/240 = 108/240 - 108/240 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 16/48 + 7/60 = 9/20
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