Add 3/96 and 9/30
3/96 + 9/30 is 53/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
9/30 = 9 × 16/30 × 16 = 144/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 144/480 = 15 + 144/480 = 159/480 - 159/480 simplified gives 53/160
- So, 3/96 + 9/30 = 53/160
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