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Add 75/96 and 2/30

75/96 + 2/30 is 407/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    75/96 = 75 × 5/96 × 5 = 375/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/480 + 32/480 = 375 + 32/480 = 407/480
  5. So, 75/96 + 2/30 = 407/480

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