Add 30/96 and 5/20
30/96 + 5/20 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 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 20 × 24 = 480,
5/20 = 5 × 24/20 × 24 = 120/480 - Add the two like fractions:
150/480 + 120/480 = 150 + 120/480 = 270/480 - 270/480 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 30/96 + 5/20 = 9/16
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