Add 28/30 and 18/96
28/30 + 18/96 is 269/240.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 16/30 × 16 = 448/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 90/480 = 448 + 90/480 = 538/480 - 538/480 simplified gives 269/240
- So, 28/30 + 18/96 = 269/240
In mixed form: 129/240
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