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Add 64/16 and 9/60

1st number: 4 0/16, 2nd number: 9/60

64/16 + 9/60 is 83/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    64/16 = 64 × 15/16 × 15 = 960/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/240 + 36/240 = 960 + 36/240 = 996/240
  5. 996/240 simplified gives 83/20
  6. So, 64/16 + 9/60 = 83/20
    In mixed form: 43/20

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