Add 12/60 and 9/96
12/60 + 9/96 is 47/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
12/60 = 12 × 8/60 × 8 = 96/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
96/480 + 45/480 = 96 + 45/480 = 141/480 - 141/480 simplified gives 47/160
- So, 12/60 + 9/96 = 47/160
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