Add 2/96 and 12/30
2/96 + 12/30 is 101/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
12/30 = 12 × 16/30 × 16 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 192/480 = 10 + 192/480 = 202/480 - 202/480 simplified gives 101/240
- So, 2/96 + 12/30 = 101/240
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