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Add 6/16 and 42/60

6/16 + 42/60 is 43/40.

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,
    6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/240 + 168/240 = 90 + 168/240 = 258/240
  5. 258/240 simplified gives 43/40
  6. So, 6/16 + 42/60 = 43/40
    In mixed form: 13/40

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