Add 30/96 and 5/27
30/96 + 5/27 is 215/432.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864 - Add the two like fractions:
270/864 + 160/864 = 270 + 160/864 = 430/864 - 430/864 simplified gives 215/432
- So, 30/96 + 5/27 = 215/432
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