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Add 3/60 and 63/16

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 3 15/16

3/60 + 63/16 is 319/80.

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,
    3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    63/16 = 63 × 15/16 × 15 = 945/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/240 + 945/240 = 12 + 945/240 = 957/240
  5. 957/240 simplified gives 319/80
  6. So, 3/60 + 63/16 = 319/80
    In mixed form: 379/80

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