Add 16/35 and 30/96
16/35 + 30/96 is 431/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
16/35 = 16 × 96/35 × 96 = 1536/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
30/96 = 30 × 35/96 × 35 = 1050/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/3360 + 1050/3360 = 1536 + 1050/3360 = 2586/3360 - 2586/3360 simplified gives 431/560
- So, 16/35 + 30/96 = 431/560
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