Add 2/30 and 6/96
2/30 + 6/96 is 31/240.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
32/480 + 30/480 = 32 + 30/480 = 62/480 - 62/480 simplified gives 31/240
- So, 2/30 + 6/96 = 31/240
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