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Add 24/16 and 18/60

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 18/60

24/16 + 18/60 is 9/5.

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,
    24/16 = 24 × 15/16 × 15 = 360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    18/60 = 18 × 4/60 × 4 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/240 + 72/240 = 360 + 72/240 = 432/240
  5. 432/240 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 24/16 + 18/60 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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