Add 16/60 and 10/25
16/60 + 10/25 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
80/300 + 120/300 = 80 + 120/300 = 200/300 - 200/300 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 16/60 + 10/25 = 2/3
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