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Add 16/60 and 98/48

1st number: 16/60, 2nd number: 2 2/48

16/60 + 98/48 is 277/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/240 + 490/240 = 64 + 490/240 = 554/240
  5. 554/240 simplified gives 277/120
  6. So, 16/60 + 98/48 = 277/120
    In mixed form: 237/120

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