Add 2/60 and 5/16
2/60 + 5/16 is 83/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
8/240 + 75/240 = 8 + 75/240 = 83/240 - So, 2/60 + 5/16 = 83/240
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