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Add 96/2 and 10/60

1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 10/60

96/2 + 10/60 is 289/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    96/2 = 96 × 30/2 × 30 = 2880/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/60 + 10/60 = 2880 + 10/60 = 2890/60
  5. 2890/60 simplified gives 289/6
  6. So, 96/2 + 10/60 = 289/6
    In mixed form: 481/6

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