Add 96/8 and 9/30
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 9/30
96/8 + 9/30 is 123/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
96/8 = 96 × 15/8 × 15 = 1440/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/120 + 36/120 = 1440 + 36/120 = 1476/120 - 1476/120 simplified gives 123/10
- So, 96/8 + 9/30 = 123/10
In mixed form: 123/10
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