Add 14/15 and 30/96
14/15 + 30/96 is 299/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
14/15 = 14 × 32/15 × 32 = 448/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 150/480 = 448 + 150/480 = 598/480 - 598/480 simplified gives 299/240
- So, 14/15 + 30/96 = 299/240
In mixed form: 159/240
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