Add 9/96 and 24/30
9/96 + 24/30 is 143/160.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
24/30 = 24 × 16/30 × 16 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
45/480 + 384/480 = 45 + 384/480 = 429/480 - 429/480 simplified gives 143/160
- So, 9/96 + 24/30 = 143/160
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