Add 1/96 and 42/60
1/96 + 42/60 is 341/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
5/480 + 336/480 = 5 + 336/480 = 341/480 - So, 1/96 + 42/60 = 341/480
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