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Add 4/60 and 16/25

4/60 + 16/25 is 53/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/300 + 192/300 = 20 + 192/300 = 212/300
  5. 212/300 simplified gives 53/75
  6. So, 4/60 + 16/25 = 53/75

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