Add 16/5 and 50/60
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 50/60
16/5 + 50/60 is 121/30.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
192/60 + 50/60 = 192 + 50/60 = 242/60 - 242/60 simplified gives 121/30
- So, 16/5 + 50/60 = 121/30
In mixed form: 41/30
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