Add 15/96 and 10/30
15/96 + 10/30 is 47/96.
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,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
10/30 = 10 × 16/30 × 16 = 160/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 160/480 = 75 + 160/480 = 235/480 - 235/480 simplified gives 47/96
- So, 15/96 + 10/30 = 47/96
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