Add 2/16 and 63/60
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 3/60
2/16 + 63/60 is 47/40.
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,
63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 252/240 = 30 + 252/240 = 282/240 - 282/240 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 2/16 + 63/60 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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