Add 96/18 and 30/5
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 6 0/5
96/18 + 30/5 is 34/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
96/18 = 96 × 5/18 × 5 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
30/5 = 30 × 18/5 × 18 = 540/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 540/90 = 480 + 540/90 = 1020/90 - 1020/90 simplified gives 34/3
- So, 96/18 + 30/5 = 34/3
In mixed form: 111/3
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