Add 54/30 and 20/96
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 20/96
54/30 + 20/96 is 241/120.
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,
54/30 = 54 × 16/30 × 16 = 864/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Add the two like fractions:
864/480 + 100/480 = 864 + 100/480 = 964/480 - 964/480 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 54/30 + 20/96 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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