Add 30/35 and 45/96
30/35 + 45/96 is 297/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
30/35 = 30 × 96/35 × 96 = 2880/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/3360 + 1575/3360 = 2880 + 1575/3360 = 4455/3360 - 4455/3360 simplified gives 297/224
- So, 30/35 + 45/96 = 297/224
In mixed form: 173/224
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