Add 24/4 and 16/60
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 16/60
24/4 + 16/60 is 94/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
24/4 = 24 × 15/4 × 15 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 16/60 = 360 + 16/60 = 376/60 - 376/60 simplified gives 94/15
- So, 24/4 + 16/60 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15
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