Add 60/5 and 1/96
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1/96
60/5 + 1/96 is 1153/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
60/5 = 60 × 96/5 × 96 = 5760/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Add the two like fractions:
5760/480 + 5/480 = 5760 + 5/480 = 5765/480 - 5765/480 simplified gives 1153/96
- So, 60/5 + 1/96 = 1153/96
In mixed form: 121/96
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