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Add 16/60 and 2/25

16/60 + 2/25 is 26/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/300 + 24/300 = 80 + 24/300 = 104/300
  5. 104/300 simplified gives 26/75
  6. So, 16/60 + 2/25 = 26/75

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