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Add 36/96 and 5/60

36/96 + 5/60 is 11/24.

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,
    36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/480 + 40/480 = 180 + 40/480 = 220/480
  5. 220/480 simplified gives 11/24
  6. So, 36/96 + 5/60 = 11/24

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