Add 2/60 and 4/96
2/60 + 4/96 is 3/40.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Add the two like fractions:
16/480 + 20/480 = 16 + 20/480 = 36/480 - 36/480 simplified gives 3/40
- So, 2/60 + 4/96 = 3/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/60+4/96 2/60+8/96 6/60+4/96 2/60+12/96 10/60+4/96 2/60+20/96 14/60+4/96 2/60+28/96