Add 27/30 and 5/96
27/30 + 5/96 is 457/480.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Add the two like fractions:
432/480 + 25/480 = 432 + 25/480 = 457/480 - So, 27/30 + 5/96 = 457/480
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