Add 60/96 and 10/15
60/96 + 10/15 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
10/15 = 10 × 32/15 × 32 = 320/480 - Add the two like fractions:
300/480 + 320/480 = 300 + 320/480 = 620/480 - 620/480 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 60/96 + 10/15 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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