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Add 60/3 and 50/16

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 3 2/16

60/3 + 50/16 is 185/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    60/3 = 60 × 16/3 × 16 = 960/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    50/16 = 50 × 3/16 × 3 = 150/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/48 + 150/48 = 960 + 150/48 = 1110/48
  5. 1110/48 simplified gives 185/8
  6. So, 60/3 + 50/16 = 185/8
    In mixed form: 231/8

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