Add 35/6 and 60/96
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 60/96
35/6 + 60/96 is 155/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
560/96 + 60/96 = 560 + 60/96 = 620/96 - 620/96 simplified gives 155/24
- So, 35/6 + 60/96 = 155/24
In mixed form: 611/24
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