Add 4/30 and 36/96
4/30 + 36/96 is 61/120.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 16/30 × 16 = 64/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
64/480 + 180/480 = 64 + 180/480 = 244/480 - 244/480 simplified gives 61/120
- So, 4/30 + 36/96 = 61/120
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/30+36/96 4/30+72/96 4/60+36/96 12/30+36/96 4/90+36/96 20/30+36/96 28/30+36/96