Add 16/60 and 20/24
16/60 + 20/24 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
32/120 + 100/120 = 32 + 100/120 = 132/120 - 132/120 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 16/60 + 20/24 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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