Add 7/30 and 4/96
7/30 + 4/96 is 11/40.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Add the two like fractions:
112/480 + 20/480 = 112 + 20/480 = 132/480 - 132/480 simplified gives 11/40
- So, 7/30 + 4/96 = 11/40
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