Add 60/96 and 2/7
60/96 + 2/7 is 51/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
2/7 = 2 × 96/7 × 96 = 192/672 - Add the two like fractions:
420/672 + 192/672 = 420 + 192/672 = 612/672 - 612/672 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 60/96 + 2/7 = 51/56
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