Add 98/96 and 10/60
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 10/60
98/96 + 10/60 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
10/60 = 10 × 8/60 × 8 = 80/480 - Add the two like fractions:
490/480 + 80/480 = 490 + 80/480 = 570/480 - 570/480 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 98/96 + 10/60 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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