Add 8/96 and 9/30
8/96 + 9/30 is 23/60.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
9/30 = 9 × 16/30 × 16 = 144/480 - Add the two like fractions:
40/480 + 144/480 = 40 + 144/480 = 184/480 - 184/480 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 8/96 + 9/30 = 23/60
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