Add 2/60 and 2/96
2/60 + 2/96 is 13/240.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Add the two like fractions:
16/480 + 10/480 = 16 + 10/480 = 26/480 - 26/480 simplified gives 13/240
- So, 2/60 + 2/96 = 13/240
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