Add 20/96 and 2/30
20/96 + 2/30 is 11/40.
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,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480 - Add the two like fractions:
100/480 + 32/480 = 100 + 32/480 = 132/480 - 132/480 simplified gives 11/40
- So, 20/96 + 2/30 = 11/40
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