Add 6/3 and 60/96
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 60/96
6/3 + 60/96 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
6/3 = 6 × 32/3 × 32 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 60/96 = 192 + 60/96 = 252/96 - 252/96 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 6/3 + 60/96 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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