Add 16/5 and 42/60
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 42/60
16/5 + 42/60 is 39/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
16/5 = 16 × 12/5 × 12 = 192/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
192/60 + 42/60 = 192 + 42/60 = 234/60 - 234/60 simplified gives 39/10
- So, 16/5 + 42/60 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10
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