Add 16/60 and 6/96
16/60 + 6/96 is 79/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
16/60 = 16 × 8/60 × 8 = 128/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
128/480 + 30/480 = 128 + 30/480 = 158/480 - 158/480 simplified gives 79/240
- So, 16/60 + 6/96 = 79/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/60+6/96 16/60+12/96 48/60+6/96 16/60+18/96 80/60+6/96 16/60+30/96 16/60+42/96