Add 30/96 and 63/30
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 2 3/30
30/96 + 63/30 is 193/80.
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,
63/30 = 63 × 16/30 × 16 = 1008/480 - Add the two like fractions:
150/480 + 1008/480 = 150 + 1008/480 = 1158/480 - 1158/480 simplified gives 193/80
- So, 30/96 + 63/30 = 193/80
In mixed form: 233/80
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