Add 30/96 and 16/9
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 1 7/9
30/96 + 16/9 is 301/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288 - Add the two like fractions:
90/288 + 512/288 = 90 + 512/288 = 602/288 - 602/288 simplified gives 301/144
- So, 30/96 + 16/9 = 301/144
In mixed form: 213/144
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