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Add 20/60 and 3/16

20/60 + 3/16 is 25/48.

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,
    20/60 = 20 × 4/60 × 4 = 80/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/240 + 45/240 = 80 + 45/240 = 125/240
  5. 125/240 simplified gives 25/48
  6. So, 20/60 + 3/16 = 25/48

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