Add 16/60 and 18/64
16/60 + 18/64 is 263/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
16/60 = 16 × 16/60 × 16 = 256/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
18/64 = 18 × 15/64 × 15 = 270/960 - Add the two like fractions:
256/960 + 270/960 = 256 + 270/960 = 526/960 - 526/960 simplified gives 263/480
- So, 16/60 + 18/64 = 263/480
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