Add 63/30 and 9/96
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 9/96
63/30 + 9/96 is 351/160.
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,
63/30 = 63 × 16/30 × 16 = 1008/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/480 + 45/480 = 1008 + 45/480 = 1053/480 - 1053/480 simplified gives 351/160
- So, 63/30 + 9/96 = 351/160
In mixed form: 231/160
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