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Add 16/60 and 84/36

1st number: 16/60, 2nd number: 2 12/36

16/60 + 84/36 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 420/180 = 48 + 420/180 = 468/180
  5. 468/180 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 16/60 + 84/36 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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