Add 96/30 and 9/28
1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 9/28
96/30 + 9/28 is 493/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
96/30 = 96 × 14/30 × 14 = 1344/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/420 + 135/420 = 1344 + 135/420 = 1479/420 - 1479/420 simplified gives 493/140
- So, 96/30 + 9/28 = 493/140
In mixed form: 373/140
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