Add 96/30 and 98/60
1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 1 38/60
96/30 + 98/60 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
96/30 = 96 × 2/30 × 2 = 192/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60 - Add the two like fractions:
192/60 + 98/60 = 192 + 98/60 = 290/60 - 290/60 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 96/30 + 98/60 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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