Add 32/60 and 6/96
32/60 + 6/96 is 143/240.
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,
32/60 = 32 × 8/60 × 8 = 256/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
256/480 + 30/480 = 256 + 30/480 = 286/480 - 286/480 simplified gives 143/240
- So, 32/60 + 6/96 = 143/240
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