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Add 36/16 and 8/60

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 8/60

36/16 + 8/60 is 143/60.

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,
    36/16 = 36 × 15/16 × 15 = 540/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/240 + 32/240 = 540 + 32/240 = 572/240
  5. 572/240 simplified gives 143/60
  6. So, 36/16 + 8/60 = 143/60
    In mixed form: 223/60

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