Add 30/96 and 20/27
30/96 + 20/27 is 455/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
20/27 = 20 × 32/27 × 32 = 640/864 - Add the two like fractions:
270/864 + 640/864 = 270 + 640/864 = 910/864 - 910/864 simplified gives 455/432
- So, 30/96 + 20/27 = 455/432
In mixed form: 123/432
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