Add 30/96 and 80/9, Solve 30/96 + 8 8/9 as a fraction

Add 30/96 and 80/9

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 8 8/9

30/96 + 80/9 is 1325/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
80/9 = 80 × 32/9 × 32 = 2560/288
Add the two like fractions:
90/288 + 2560/288 = 90 + 2560/288 = 2650/288
2650/288 simplified gives 1325/144
So, 30/96 + 80/9 = 1325/144
In mixed form: 929/144

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