Add 8/30 and 84/96
8/30 + 84/96 is 137/120.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 16/30 × 16 = 128/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Add the two like fractions:
128/480 + 420/480 = 128 + 420/480 = 548/480 - 548/480 simplified gives 137/120
- So, 8/30 + 84/96 = 137/120
In mixed form: 117/120
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