Add 30/15 and 1/96
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 1/96
30/15 + 1/96 is 193/96.
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,
30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Add the two like fractions:
960/480 + 5/480 = 960 + 5/480 = 965/480 - 965/480 simplified gives 193/96
- So, 30/15 + 1/96 = 193/96
In mixed form: 21/96
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