Add 56/60 and 12/96
56/60 + 12/96 is 127/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
56/60 = 56 × 8/60 × 8 = 448/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 60/480 = 448 + 60/480 = 508/480 - 508/480 simplified gives 127/120
- So, 56/60 + 12/96 = 127/120
In mixed form: 17/120
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