Add 2/16 and 10/60
2/16 + 10/60 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
10/60 = 10 × 4/60 × 4 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 40/240 = 30 + 40/240 = 70/240 - 70/240 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 2/16 + 10/60 = 7/24
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