Add 4/96 and 21/30
4/96 + 21/30 is 89/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
21/30 = 21 × 16/30 × 16 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
20/480 + 336/480 = 20 + 336/480 = 356/480 - 356/480 simplified gives 89/120
- So, 4/96 + 21/30 = 89/120
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