Add 2/96 and 42/30
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 1 12/30
2/96 + 42/30 is 341/240.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 16/30 × 16 = 672/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 672/480 = 10 + 672/480 = 682/480 - 682/480 simplified gives 341/240
- So, 2/96 + 42/30 = 341/240
In mixed form: 1101/240
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