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Add 3/96 and 80/60

1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 20/60

3/96 + 80/60 is 131/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    80/60 = 80 × 8/60 × 8 = 640/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/480 + 640/480 = 15 + 640/480 = 655/480
  5. 655/480 simplified gives 131/96
  6. So, 3/96 + 80/60 = 131/96
    In mixed form: 135/96

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