Add 8/60 and 42/96
8/60 + 42/96 is 137/240.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 8/60 × 8 = 64/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
64/480 + 210/480 = 64 + 210/480 = 274/480 - 274/480 simplified gives 137/240
- So, 8/60 + 42/96 = 137/240
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