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Add 35/96 and 6/60

35/96 + 6/60 is 223/480.

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,
    35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    6/60 = 6 × 8/60 × 8 = 48/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/480 + 48/480 = 175 + 48/480 = 223/480
  5. So, 35/96 + 6/60 = 223/480

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