Add 96/16 and 42/60
1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 42/60
96/16 + 42/60 is 67/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
96/16 = 96 × 15/16 × 15 = 1440/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/240 + 168/240 = 1440 + 168/240 = 1608/240 - 1608/240 simplified gives 67/10
- So, 96/16 + 42/60 = 67/10
In mixed form: 67/10
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