Add 60/96 and 30/42
60/96 + 30/42 is 75/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
30/42 = 30 × 16/42 × 16 = 480/672 - Add the two like fractions:
420/672 + 480/672 = 420 + 480/672 = 900/672 - 900/672 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 60/96 + 30/42 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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