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Add 60/10 and 16/6

1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 2 4/6

60/10 + 16/6 is 26/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/30 + 80/30 = 180 + 80/30 = 260/30
  5. 260/30 simplified gives 26/3
  6. So, 60/10 + 16/6 = 26/3
    In mixed form: 82/3

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