Add 5/30 and 9/96
5/30 + 9/96 is 25/96.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
80/480 + 45/480 = 80 + 45/480 = 125/480 - 125/480 simplified gives 25/96
- So, 5/30 + 9/96 = 25/96
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