Add 60/4 and 5/3
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 1 2/3
60/4 + 5/3 is 50/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
60/4 = 60 × 3/4 × 3 = 180/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
5/3 = 5 × 4/3 × 4 = 20/12 - Add the two like fractions:
180/12 + 20/12 = 180 + 20/12 = 200/12 - 200/12 simplified gives 50/3
- So, 60/4 + 5/3 = 50/3
In mixed form: 162/3
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