Add 80/60 and 42/96
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 42/96
80/60 + 42/96 is 85/48.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 8/60 × 8 = 640/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
640/480 + 210/480 = 640 + 210/480 = 850/480 - 850/480 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 80/60 + 42/96 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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