Add 60/96 and 5/36
60/96 + 5/36 is 55/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288 - Add the two like fractions:
180/288 + 40/288 = 180 + 40/288 = 220/288 - 220/288 simplified gives 55/72
- So, 60/96 + 5/36 = 55/72
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