Add 16/60 and 18/80
16/60 + 18/80 is 59/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
64/240 + 54/240 = 64 + 54/240 = 118/240 - 118/240 simplified gives 59/120
- So, 16/60 + 18/80 = 59/120
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