Add 50/4 and 16/60
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 16/60
50/4 + 16/60 is 383/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
750/60 + 16/60 = 750 + 16/60 = 766/60 - 766/60 simplified gives 383/30
- So, 50/4 + 16/60 = 383/30
In mixed form: 1223/30
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