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Add 1/96 and 2/60

1/96 + 2/60 is 7/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 60 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/480 + 16/480 = 5 + 16/480 = 21/480
  5. 21/480 simplified gives 7/160
  6. So, 1/96 + 2/60 = 7/160

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