Add 4/96 and 5/60
4/96 + 5/60 is 1/8.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480 - Add the two like fractions:
20/480 + 40/480 = 20 + 40/480 = 60/480 - 60/480 simplified gives 1/8
- So, 4/96 + 5/60 = 1/8
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