Add 84/96 and 16/30
84/96 + 16/30 is 169/120.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
16/30 = 16 × 16/30 × 16 = 256/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 256/480 = 420 + 256/480 = 676/480 - 676/480 simplified gives 169/120
- So, 84/96 + 16/30 = 169/120
In mixed form: 149/120
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