Add 35/96 and 30/60
35/96 + 30/60 is 83/96.
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,
30/60 = 30 × 8/60 × 8 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
175/480 + 240/480 = 175 + 240/480 = 415/480 - 415/480 simplified gives 83/96
- So, 35/96 + 30/60 = 83/96
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