Add 1/4 and 30/96
1/4 + 30/96 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
1/4 = 1 × 24/4 × 24 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
24/96 + 30/96 = 24 + 30/96 = 54/96 - 54/96 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 1/4 + 30/96 = 9/16
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