Add 10/30 and 27/96
10/30 + 27/96 is 59/96.
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,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 135/480 = 160 + 135/480 = 295/480 - 295/480 simplified gives 59/96
- So, 10/30 + 27/96 = 59/96
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