Add 30/96 and 5/30
30/96 + 5/30 is 23/48.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Add the two like fractions:
150/480 + 80/480 = 150 + 80/480 = 230/480 - 230/480 simplified gives 23/48
- So, 30/96 + 5/30 = 23/48
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