Add 42/96 and 16/60
42/96 + 16/60 is 169/240.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
16/60 = 16 × 8/60 × 8 = 128/480 - Add the two like fractions:
210/480 + 128/480 = 210 + 128/480 = 338/480 - 338/480 simplified gives 169/240
- So, 42/96 + 16/60 = 169/240
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