Add 80/30 and 30/96
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 30/96
80/30 + 30/96 is 143/48.
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,
80/30 = 80 × 16/30 × 16 = 1280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/480 + 150/480 = 1280 + 150/480 = 1430/480 - 1430/480 simplified gives 143/48
- So, 80/30 + 30/96 = 143/48
In mixed form: 247/48
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