Add 2/9 and 30/96
2/9 + 30/96 is 77/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288 - Add the two like fractions:
64/288 + 90/288 = 64 + 90/288 = 154/288 - 154/288 simplified gives 77/144
- So, 2/9 + 30/96 = 77/144
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