Add 30/5 and 10/96
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 10/96
30/5 + 10/96 is 293/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
30/5 = 30 × 96/5 × 96 = 2880/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/480 + 50/480 = 2880 + 50/480 = 2930/480 - 2930/480 simplified gives 293/48
- So, 30/5 + 10/96 = 293/48
In mixed form: 65/48
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