Add 16/60 and 36/72
16/60 + 36/72 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
96/360 + 180/360 = 96 + 180/360 = 276/360 - 276/360 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 16/60 + 36/72 = 23/30
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