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Add 96/6 and 7/60

1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 7/60

96/6 + 7/60 is 967/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    96/6 = 96 × 10/6 × 10 = 960/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/60 + 7/60 = 960 + 7/60 = 967/60
  5. So, 96/6 + 7/60 = 967/60
    In mixed form: 167/60

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