Add 6/7 and 60/96
6/7 + 60/96 is 83/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
6/7 = 6 × 96/7 × 96 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
576/672 + 420/672 = 576 + 420/672 = 996/672 - 996/672 simplified gives 83/56
- So, 6/7 + 60/96 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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