Add 60/96 and 35/48
60/96 + 35/48 is 65/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
35/48 = 35 × 2/48 × 2 = 70/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 70/96 = 60 + 70/96 = 130/96 - 130/96 simplified gives 65/48
- So, 60/96 + 35/48 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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