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Add 60/96 and 25/40

60/96 + 25/40 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 40 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    25/40 = 25 × 12/40 × 12 = 300/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/480 + 300/480 = 300 + 300/480 = 600/480
  5. 600/480 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 60/96 + 25/40 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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