Add 8/96 and 3/60
8/96 + 3/60 is 2/15.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
3/60 = 3 × 8/60 × 8 = 24/480 - Add the two like fractions:
40/480 + 24/480 = 40 + 24/480 = 64/480 - 64/480 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 8/96 + 3/60 = 2/15
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