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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    63/30 = 63 × 16/30 × 16 = 1008/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/480 + 1008/480 = 150 + 1008/480 = 1158/480
  5. 1158/480 simplified gives 193/80
  6. So, 30/96 + 63/30 = 193/80
    In mixed form: 233/80

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