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Add 20/16 and 30/60

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 30/60

20/16 + 30/60 is 7/4.

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,
    20/16 = 20 × 15/16 × 15 = 300/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    30/60 = 30 × 4/60 × 4 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/240 + 120/240 = 300 + 120/240 = 420/240
  5. 420/240 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 20/16 + 30/60 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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