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Add 36/60 and 40/96

36/60 + 40/96 is 61/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    36/60 = 36 × 8/60 × 8 = 288/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    40/96 = 40 × 5/96 × 5 = 200/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/480 + 200/480 = 288 + 200/480 = 488/480
  5. 488/480 simplified gives 61/60
  6. So, 36/60 + 40/96 = 61/60
    In mixed form: 11/60

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