Add 7/8 and 30/96
7/8 + 30/96 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
7/8 = 7 × 12/8 × 12 = 84/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
84/96 + 30/96 = 84 + 30/96 = 114/96 - 114/96 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 7/8 + 30/96 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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