Add 7/16 and 30/96
7/16 + 30/96 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
7/16 = 7 × 6/16 × 6 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
42/96 + 30/96 = 42 + 30/96 = 72/96 - 72/96 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 7/16 + 30/96 = 3/4
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