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Add 7/60 and 90/96

7/60 + 90/96 is 253/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    7/60 = 7 × 8/60 × 8 = 56/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/480 + 450/480 = 56 + 450/480 = 506/480
  5. 506/480 simplified gives 253/240
  6. So, 7/60 + 90/96 = 253/240
    In mixed form: 113/240

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