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Add 16/60 and 45/50

16/60 + 45/50 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/300 + 270/300 = 80 + 270/300 = 350/300
  5. 350/300 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 16/60 + 45/50 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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