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Add 2/60 and 30/16

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 14/16

2/60 + 30/16 is 229/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/240 + 450/240 = 8 + 450/240 = 458/240
  5. 458/240 simplified gives 229/120
  6. So, 2/60 + 30/16 = 229/120
    In mixed form: 1109/120

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