Add 50/60 and 15/16
50/60 + 15/16 is 85/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 225/240 = 200 + 225/240 = 425/240 - 425/240 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 50/60 + 15/16 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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