Add 96/60 and 45/96
1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 45/96
96/60 + 45/96 is 331/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
96/60 = 96 × 8/60 × 8 = 768/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Add the two like fractions:
768/480 + 225/480 = 768 + 225/480 = 993/480 - 993/480 simplified gives 331/160
- So, 96/60 + 45/96 = 331/160
In mixed form: 211/160
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