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Add 5/6 and 60/96

5/6 + 60/96 is 35/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/96 + 60/96 = 80 + 60/96 = 140/96
  5. 140/96 simplified gives 35/24
  6. So, 5/6 + 60/96 = 35/24
    In mixed form: 111/24

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