Add 2/30 and 14/96
2/30 + 14/96 is 17/80.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Add the two like fractions:
32/480 + 70/480 = 32 + 70/480 = 102/480 - 102/480 simplified gives 17/80
- So, 2/30 + 14/96 = 17/80
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