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Add 16/60 and 10/9

1st number: 16/60, 2nd number: 1 1/9

16/60 + 10/9 is 62/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 200/180 = 48 + 200/180 = 248/180
  5. 248/180 simplified gives 62/45
  6. So, 16/60 + 10/9 = 62/45
    In mixed form: 117/45

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