Add 15/96 and 12/30
15/96 + 12/30 is 89/160.
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,
12/30 = 12 × 16/30 × 16 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 192/480 = 75 + 192/480 = 267/480 - 267/480 simplified gives 89/160
- So, 15/96 + 12/30 = 89/160
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