Add 42/96 and 28/30
42/96 + 28/30 is 329/240.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
28/30 = 28 × 16/30 × 16 = 448/480 - Add the two like fractions:
210/480 + 448/480 = 210 + 448/480 = 658/480 - 658/480 simplified gives 329/240
- So, 42/96 + 28/30 = 329/240
In mixed form: 189/240
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