Add 28/30 and 8/96
28/30 + 8/96 is 61/60.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 40/480 = 448 + 40/480 = 488/480 - 488/480 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 28/30 + 8/96 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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