Add 16/60 and 12/45
16/60 + 12/45 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 48/180 = 48 + 48/180 = 96/180 - 96/180 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 16/60 + 12/45 = 8/15
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