Add 6/16 and 50/60
6/16 + 50/60 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
90/240 + 200/240 = 90 + 200/240 = 290/240 - 290/240 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 6/16 + 50/60 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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