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Add 5/16 and 2/60

5/16 + 2/60 is 83/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
  4. Add the two fractions:
    75/240 + 8/240 = 75 + 8/240 = 83/240
  5. So, 5/16 + 2/60 = 83/240

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