Add 10/30 and 2/96
10/30 + 2/96 is 17/48.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 16/30 × 16 = 160/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 10/480 = 160 + 10/480 = 170/480 - 170/480 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 10/30 + 2/96 = 17/48
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