Add 9/96 and 40/60
9/96 + 40/60 is 73/96.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480 - Add the two like fractions:
45/480 + 320/480 = 45 + 320/480 = 365/480 - 365/480 simplified gives 73/96
- So, 9/96 + 40/60 = 73/96
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