Add 60/96 and 25/40
60/96 + 25/40 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
25/40 = 25 × 12/40 × 12 = 300/480 - Add the two like fractions:
300/480 + 300/480 = 300 + 300/480 = 600/480 - 600/480 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 60/96 + 25/40 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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