Add 2/96 and 42/60
2/96 + 42/60 is 173/240.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 336/480 = 10 + 336/480 = 346/480 - 346/480 simplified gives 173/240
- So, 2/96 + 42/60 = 173/240
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