Answers

Add 60/75 and 50/96

60/75 + 50/96 is 317/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   60/75 = 60 × 32/75 × 32 = 1920/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/2400 + 1250/2400 = 1920 + 1250/2400 = 3170/2400
5. 3170/2400 simplified gives 317/240
6. So, 60/75 + 50/96 = 317/240
   In mixed form: 177/240

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

Add Fractions Calculator