Add 60/2 and 42/96
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 42/96
60/2 + 42/96 is 487/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
60/2 = 60 × 48/2 × 48 = 2880/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/96 + 42/96 = 2880 + 42/96 = 2922/96 - 2922/96 simplified gives 487/16
- So, 60/2 + 42/96 = 487/16
In mixed form: 307/16
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