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Add 1/2 and 60/96

1/2 + 60/96 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    1/2 = 1 × 48/2 × 48 = 48/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/96 + 60/96 = 48 + 60/96 = 108/96
  5. 108/96 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 1/2 + 60/96 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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