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Add 12/96 and 8/60

12/96 + 8/60 is 31/120.

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,
    12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    8/60 = 8 × 8/60 × 8 = 64/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/480 + 64/480 = 60 + 64/480 = 124/480
  5. 124/480 simplified gives 31/120
  6. So, 12/96 + 8/60 = 31/120

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