Add 35/96 and 18/60
35/96 + 18/60 is 319/480.
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,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
18/60 = 18 × 8/60 × 8 = 144/480 - Add the two like fractions:
175/480 + 144/480 = 175 + 144/480 = 319/480 - So, 35/96 + 18/60 = 319/480
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