Add 3/96 and 28/60
3/96 + 28/60 is 239/480.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
28/60 = 28 × 8/60 × 8 = 224/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 224/480 = 15 + 224/480 = 239/480 - So, 3/96 + 28/60 = 239/480
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