Add 60/96 and 35/75
60/96 + 35/75 is 131/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
35/75 = 35 × 32/75 × 32 = 1120/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2400 + 1120/2400 = 1500 + 1120/2400 = 2620/2400 - 2620/2400 simplified gives 131/120
- So, 60/96 + 35/75 = 131/120
In mixed form: 111/120
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