Add 96/9 and 15/60
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 15/60
96/9 + 15/60 is 131/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
96/9 = 96 × 20/9 × 20 = 1920/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/180 + 45/180 = 1920 + 45/180 = 1965/180 - 1965/180 simplified gives 131/12
- So, 96/9 + 15/60 = 131/12
In mixed form: 1011/12
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