Add 27/30 and 63/96
27/30 + 63/96 is 249/160.
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,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Add the two like fractions:
432/480 + 315/480 = 432 + 315/480 = 747/480 - 747/480 simplified gives 249/160
- So, 27/30 + 63/96 = 249/160
In mixed form: 189/160
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