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Add 42/16 and 6/60

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 6/60

42/16 + 6/60 is 109/40.

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,
    42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    6/60 = 6 × 4/60 × 4 = 24/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/240 + 24/240 = 630 + 24/240 = 654/240
  5. 654/240 simplified gives 109/40
  6. So, 42/16 + 6/60 = 109/40
    In mixed form: 229/40

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