Add 30/20 and 15/96
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 15/96
30/20 + 15/96 is 53/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
30/20 = 30 × 24/20 × 24 = 720/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Add the two like fractions:
720/480 + 75/480 = 720 + 75/480 = 795/480 - 795/480 simplified gives 53/32
- So, 30/20 + 15/96 = 53/32
In mixed form: 121/32
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