Add 60/96 and 42/60
60/96 + 42/60 is 53/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 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 60 × 8 = 480,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
300/480 + 336/480 = 300 + 336/480 = 636/480 - 636/480 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 60/96 + 42/60 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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