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Add 60/16 and 60/12

1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 5 0/12

60/16 + 60/12 is 35/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    60/12 = 60 × 4/12 × 4 = 240/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/48 + 240/48 = 180 + 240/48 = 420/48
  5. 420/48 simplified gives 35/4
  6. So, 60/16 + 60/12 = 35/4
    In mixed form: 83/4

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