Add 16/60 and 63/96
16/60 + 63/96 is 443/480.
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,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Add the two like fractions:
128/480 + 315/480 = 128 + 315/480 = 443/480 - So, 16/60 + 63/96 = 443/480
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