Add 30/96 and 27/30
30/96 + 27/30 is 97/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480 - Add the two like fractions:
150/480 + 432/480 = 150 + 432/480 = 582/480 - 582/480 simplified gives 97/80
- So, 30/96 + 27/30 = 97/80
In mixed form: 117/80
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