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Add 30/16 and 14/60

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 14/60

30/16 + 14/60 is 253/120.

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,
    30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/240 + 56/240 = 450 + 56/240 = 506/240
  5. 506/240 simplified gives 253/120
  6. So, 30/16 + 14/60 = 253/120
    In mixed form: 213/120

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