Add 60/45 and 12/96
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 12/96
60/45 + 12/96 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/1440 + 180/1440 = 1920 + 180/1440 = 2100/1440 - 2100/1440 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 60/45 + 12/96 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/45+24/96 60/90+12/96 60/45+36/96 60/45+60/96 60/45+84/96