Add 72/96 and 5/30
72/96 + 5/30 is 11/12.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 80/480 = 360 + 80/480 = 440/480 - 440/480 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 72/96 + 5/30 = 11/12
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