Add 96/18 and 7/60
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 7/60
96/18 + 7/60 is 109/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
96/18 = 96 × 10/18 × 10 = 960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Add the two like fractions:
960/180 + 21/180 = 960 + 21/180 = 981/180 - 981/180 simplified gives 109/20
- So, 96/18 + 7/60 = 109/20
In mixed form: 59/20
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