Add 16/2 and 60/96
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 60/96
16/2 + 60/96 is 69/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
16/2 = 16 × 48/2 × 48 = 768/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
768/96 + 60/96 = 768 + 60/96 = 828/96 - 828/96 simplified gives 69/8
- So, 16/2 + 60/96 = 69/8
In mixed form: 85/8
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