Add 7/96 and 56/60
7/96 + 56/60 is 161/160.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
56/60 = 56 × 8/60 × 8 = 448/480 - Add the two like fractions:
35/480 + 448/480 = 35 + 448/480 = 483/480 - 483/480 simplified gives 161/160
- So, 7/96 + 56/60 = 161/160
In mixed form: 11/160
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