Add 21/96 and 32/60
21/96 + 32/60 is 361/480.
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,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
32/60 = 32 × 8/60 × 8 = 256/480 - Add the two like fractions:
105/480 + 256/480 = 105 + 256/480 = 361/480 - So, 21/96 + 32/60 = 361/480
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