Add 27/60 and 20/96
27/60 + 20/96 is 79/120.
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,
27/60 = 27 × 8/60 × 8 = 216/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Add the two like fractions:
216/480 + 100/480 = 216 + 100/480 = 316/480 - 316/480 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 27/60 + 20/96 = 79/120
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