Add 60/81 and 50/96
60/81 + 50/96 is 545/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
60/81 = 60 × 32/81 × 32 = 1920/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
50/96 = 50 × 27/96 × 27 = 1350/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2592 + 1350/2592 = 1920 + 1350/2592 = 3270/2592 - 3270/2592 simplified gives 545/432
- So, 60/81 + 50/96 = 545/432
In mixed form: 1113/432
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