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Add 16/60 and 3/9

16/60 + 3/9 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 60/180 = 48 + 60/180 = 108/180
  5. 108/180 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 16/60 + 3/9 = 3/5

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