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Add 18/16 and 21/60

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 21/60

18/16 + 21/60 is 59/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    18/16 = 18 × 15/16 × 15 = 270/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    21/60 = 21 × 4/60 × 4 = 84/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/240 + 84/240 = 270 + 84/240 = 354/240
  5. 354/240 simplified gives 59/40
  6. So, 18/16 + 21/60 = 59/40
    In mixed form: 119/40

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