Add 3/16 and 48/60
3/16 + 48/60 is 79/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240 - Add the two like fractions:
45/240 + 192/240 = 45 + 192/240 = 237/240 - 237/240 simplified gives 79/80
- So, 3/16 + 48/60 = 79/80
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