Add 3/4 and 30/96
3/4 + 30/96 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
3/4 = 3 × 24/4 × 24 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 30/96 = 72 + 30/96 = 102/96 - 102/96 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 3/4 + 30/96 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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