Add 16/60 and 36/48
16/60 + 36/48 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
64/240 + 180/240 = 64 + 180/240 = 244/240 - 244/240 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 16/60 + 36/48 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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