Add 30/6 and 42/96
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 42/96
30/6 + 42/96 is 87/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
480/96 + 42/96 = 480 + 42/96 = 522/96 - 522/96 simplified gives 87/16
- So, 30/6 + 42/96 = 87/16
In mixed form: 57/16
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