Add 1/30 and 2/96
1/30 + 2/96 is 13/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
1/30 = 1 × 16/30 × 16 = 16/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Add the two like fractions:
16/480 + 10/480 = 16 + 10/480 = 26/480 - 26/480 simplified gives 13/240
- So, 1/30 + 2/96 = 13/240
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