Add 12/96 and 15/30
12/96 + 15/30 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
15/30 = 15 × 16/30 × 16 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 240/480 = 60 + 240/480 = 300/480 - 300/480 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 12/96 + 15/30 = 5/8
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