Add 32/30 and 10/96
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 10/96
32/30 + 10/96 is 281/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
32/30 = 32 × 16/30 × 16 = 512/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Add the two like fractions:
512/480 + 50/480 = 512 + 50/480 = 562/480 - 562/480 simplified gives 281/240
- So, 32/30 + 10/96 = 281/240
In mixed form: 141/240
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