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Add 7/16 and 12/60

7/16 + 12/60 is 51/80.

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,
    7/16 = 7 × 15/16 × 15 = 105/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/240 + 48/240 = 105 + 48/240 = 153/240
  5. 153/240 simplified gives 51/80
  6. So, 7/16 + 12/60 = 51/80

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