Add 30/32 and 90/96
30/32 + 90/96 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
90/96 + 90/96 = 90 + 90/96 = 180/96 - 180/96 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 30/32 + 90/96 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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