Add 10/30 and 24/96
10/30 + 24/96 is 7/12.
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,
24/96 = 24 × 5/96 × 5 = 120/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 120/480 = 160 + 120/480 = 280/480 - 280/480 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 10/30 + 24/96 = 7/12
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