Add 24/60 and 81/96
24/60 + 81/96 is 199/160.
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,
24/60 = 24 × 8/60 × 8 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480 - Add the two like fractions:
192/480 + 405/480 = 192 + 405/480 = 597/480 - 597/480 simplified gives 199/160
- So, 24/60 + 81/96 = 199/160
In mixed form: 139/160
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