Add 54/30 and 50/96
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 50/96
54/30 + 50/96 is 557/240.
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,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
864/480 + 250/480 = 864 + 250/480 = 1114/480 - 1114/480 simplified gives 557/240
- So, 54/30 + 50/96 = 557/240
In mixed form: 277/240
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