Add 16/60 and 8/9
16/60 + 8/9 is 52/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 160/180 = 48 + 160/180 = 208/180 - 208/180 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 16/60 + 8/9 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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