Add 10/30 and 21/96
10/30 + 21/96 is 53/96.
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,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 105/480 = 160 + 105/480 = 265/480 - 265/480 simplified gives 53/96
- So, 10/30 + 21/96 = 53/96
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