Add 5/9 and 60/96
5/9 + 60/96 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288 - Add the two like fractions:
160/288 + 180/288 = 160 + 180/288 = 340/288 - 340/288 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 5/9 + 60/96 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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