Add 28/30 and 30/96
28/30 + 30/96 is 299/240.
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,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 150/480 = 448 + 150/480 = 598/480 - 598/480 simplified gives 299/240
- So, 28/30 + 30/96 = 299/240
In mixed form: 159/240
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