Add 5/30 and 36/96
5/30 + 36/96 is 13/24.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
80/480 + 180/480 = 80 + 180/480 = 260/480 - 260/480 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 5/30 + 36/96 = 13/24
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