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Add 24/6 and 60/16

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 3 12/16

24/6 + 60/16 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    24/6 = 24 × 8/6 × 8 = 192/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/48 + 180/48 = 192 + 180/48 = 372/48
  5. 372/48 simplified gives 31/4
  6. So, 24/6 + 60/16 = 31/4
    In mixed form: 73/4

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