Add 14/96 and 2/60
14/96 + 2/60 is 43/240.
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,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Add the two like fractions:
70/480 + 16/480 = 70 + 16/480 = 86/480 - 86/480 simplified gives 43/240
- So, 14/96 + 2/60 = 43/240
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