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Add 5/16 and 50/60

5/16 + 50/60 is 55/48.

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,
    5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/240 + 200/240 = 75 + 200/240 = 275/240
  5. 275/240 simplified gives 55/48
  6. So, 5/16 + 50/60 = 55/48
    In mixed form: 17/48

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