Add 60/96 and 2/15
60/96 + 2/15 is 91/120.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480 - Add the two like fractions:
300/480 + 64/480 = 300 + 64/480 = 364/480 - 364/480 simplified gives 91/120
- So, 60/96 + 2/15 = 91/120
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