Add 60/96 and 20/81
60/96 + 20/81 is 565/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
60/96 = 60 × 27/96 × 27 = 1620/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
20/81 = 20 × 32/81 × 32 = 640/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2592 + 640/2592 = 1620 + 640/2592 = 2260/2592 - 2260/2592 simplified gives 565/648
- So, 60/96 + 20/81 = 565/648
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