Add 6/96 and 24/60
6/96 + 24/60 is 37/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
24/60 = 24 × 8/60 × 8 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
30/480 + 192/480 = 30 + 192/480 = 222/480 - 222/480 simplified gives 37/80
- So, 6/96 + 24/60 = 37/80
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