Add 60/24 and 35/96
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 35/96
60/24 + 35/96 is 275/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
60/24 = 60 × 4/24 × 4 = 240/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96 - Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 35/96 = 240 + 35/96 = 275/96 - So, 60/24 + 35/96 = 275/96
In mixed form: 283/96
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