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Add 35/16 and 12/60

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 12/60

35/16 + 12/60 is 191/80.

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,
    35/16 = 35 × 15/16 × 15 = 525/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/240 + 48/240 = 525 + 48/240 = 573/240
  5. 573/240 simplified gives 191/80
  6. So, 35/16 + 12/60 = 191/80
    In mixed form: 231/80

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