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Add 40/16 and 9/60

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 9/60

40/16 + 9/60 is 53/20.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 15/16 × 15 = 600/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/240 + 36/240 = 600 + 36/240 = 636/240
  5. 636/240 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 40/16 + 9/60 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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