Add 16/60 and 4/5
16/60 + 4/5 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
16/60 + 48/60 = 16 + 48/60 = 64/60 - 64/60 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 16/60 + 4/5 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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