Add 15/96 and 50/30
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 1 20/30
15/96 + 50/30 is 175/96.
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,
50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 800/480 = 75 + 800/480 = 875/480 - 875/480 simplified gives 175/96
- So, 15/96 + 50/30 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96
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