Add 7/96 and 1/30
7/96 + 1/30 is 17/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
1/30 = 1 × 16/30 × 16 = 16/480 - Add the two like fractions:
35/480 + 16/480 = 35 + 16/480 = 51/480 - 51/480 simplified gives 17/160
- So, 7/96 + 1/30 = 17/160
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