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Add 2/60 and 9/96

2/60 + 9/96 is 61/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/480 + 45/480 = 16 + 45/480 = 61/480
  5. So, 2/60 + 9/96 = 61/480

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