Add 30/18 and 30/96
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 30/96
30/18 + 30/96 is 95/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288 - Add the two like fractions:
480/288 + 90/288 = 480 + 90/288 = 570/288 - 570/288 simplified gives 95/48
- So, 30/18 + 30/96 = 95/48
In mixed form: 147/48
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