Add 60/16 and 70/12
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 5 10/12
60/16 + 70/12 is 115/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48 - Add the two like fractions:
180/48 + 280/48 = 180 + 280/48 = 460/48 - 460/48 simplified gives 115/12
- So, 60/16 + 70/12 = 115/12
In mixed form: 97/12
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