Add 30/16 and 8/60
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 8/60
30/16 + 8/60 is 241/120.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
450/240 + 32/240 = 450 + 32/240 = 482/240 - 482/240 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 30/16 + 8/60 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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