Add 60/36 and 20/96
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 20/96
60/36 + 20/96 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
60/36 = 60 × 8/36 × 8 = 480/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288 - Add the two like fractions:
480/288 + 60/288 = 480 + 60/288 = 540/288 - 540/288 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 60/36 + 20/96 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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