Add 7/14 and 60/96
7/14 + 60/96 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
7/14 = 7 × 48/14 × 48 = 336/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
336/672 + 420/672 = 336 + 420/672 = 756/672 - 756/672 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 7/14 + 60/96 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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