Add 2/96 and 4/60
2/96 + 4/60 is 7/80.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
4/60 = 4 × 8/60 × 8 = 32/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 32/480 = 10 + 32/480 = 42/480 - 42/480 simplified gives 7/80
- So, 2/96 + 4/60 = 7/80
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