Add 64/30 and 10/96
1st number: 2 4/30, 2nd number: 10/96
64/30 + 10/96 is 179/80.
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,
64/30 = 64 × 16/30 × 16 = 1024/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/480 + 50/480 = 1024 + 50/480 = 1074/480 - 1074/480 simplified gives 179/80
- So, 64/30 + 10/96 = 179/80
In mixed form: 219/80
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