Add 60/35 and 60/16
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 3 12/16
60/35 + 60/16 is 153/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
60/35 = 60 × 16/35 × 16 = 960/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
60/16 = 60 × 35/16 × 35 = 2100/560 - Add the two like fractions:
960/560 + 2100/560 = 960 + 2100/560 = 3060/560 - 3060/560 simplified gives 153/28
- So, 60/35 + 60/16 = 153/28
In mixed form: 513/28
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