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Add 96/10 and 9/60

1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 9/60

96/10 + 9/60 is 39/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    96/10 = 96 × 6/10 × 6 = 576/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/60 + 9/60 = 576 + 9/60 = 585/60
  5. 585/60 simplified gives 39/4
  6. So, 96/10 + 9/60 = 39/4
    In mixed form: 93/4

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