Add 30/96 and 54/25
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 2 4/25
30/96 + 54/25 is 989/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
30/96 = 30 × 25/96 × 25 = 750/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
54/25 = 54 × 96/25 × 96 = 5184/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
750/2400 + 5184/2400 = 750 + 5184/2400 = 5934/2400 - 5934/2400 simplified gives 989/400
- So, 30/96 + 54/25 = 989/400
In mixed form: 2189/400
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