Add 96/30 and 16/36
1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 16/36
96/30 + 16/36 is 164/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
96/30 = 96 × 6/30 × 6 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 80/180 = 576 + 80/180 = 656/180 - 656/180 simplified gives 164/45
- So, 96/30 + 16/36 = 164/45
In mixed form: 329/45
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