Add 4/30 and 4/96
4/30 + 4/96 is 7/40.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Add the two like fractions:
64/480 + 20/480 = 64 + 20/480 = 84/480 - 84/480 simplified gives 7/40
- So, 4/30 + 4/96 = 7/40
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