Add 16/6 and 14/60
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 14/60
16/6 + 14/60 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
16/6 = 16 × 10/6 × 10 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 14/60 = 160 + 14/60 = 174/60 - 174/60 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 16/6 + 14/60 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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