Add 90/96 and 8/60
90/96 + 8/60 is 257/240.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
8/60 = 8 × 8/60 × 8 = 64/480 - Add the two like fractions:
450/480 + 64/480 = 450 + 64/480 = 514/480 - 514/480 simplified gives 257/240
- So, 90/96 + 8/60 = 257/240
In mixed form: 117/240
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