Add 96/60 and 8/18
1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 8/18
96/60 + 8/18 is 92/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 80/180 = 288 + 80/180 = 368/180 - 368/180 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 96/60 + 8/18 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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