Add 36/96 and 56/60
36/96 + 56/60 is 157/120.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
56/60 = 56 × 8/60 × 8 = 448/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 448/480 = 180 + 448/480 = 628/480 - 628/480 simplified gives 157/120
- So, 36/96 + 56/60 = 157/120
In mixed form: 137/120
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