Add 5/96 and 4/30
5/96 + 4/30 is 89/480.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
4/30 = 4 × 16/30 × 16 = 64/480 - Add the two like fractions:
25/480 + 64/480 = 25 + 64/480 = 89/480 - So, 5/96 + 4/30 = 89/480
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