Add 30/96 and 5/18
30/96 + 5/18 is 85/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 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 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
90/288 + 80/288 = 90 + 80/288 = 170/288 - 170/288 simplified gives 85/144
- So, 30/96 + 5/18 = 85/144
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