Add 7/60 and 90/96
7/60 + 90/96 is 253/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
7/60 = 7 × 8/60 × 8 = 56/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Add the two like fractions:
56/480 + 450/480 = 56 + 450/480 = 506/480 - 506/480 simplified gives 253/240
- So, 7/60 + 90/96 = 253/240
In mixed form: 113/240
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