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Add 60/16 and 50/15

1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 3 5/15

60/16 + 50/15 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    60/16 = 60 × 15/16 × 15 = 900/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    50/15 = 50 × 16/15 × 16 = 800/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/240 + 800/240 = 900 + 800/240 = 1700/240
  5. 1700/240 simplified gives 85/12
  6. So, 60/16 + 50/15 = 85/12
    In mixed form: 71/12

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