Add 30/36 and 54/96
30/36 + 54/96 is 67/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
30/36 = 30 × 8/36 × 8 = 240/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
54/96 = 54 × 3/96 × 3 = 162/288 - Add the two like fractions:
240/288 + 162/288 = 240 + 162/288 = 402/288 - 402/288 simplified gives 67/48
- So, 30/36 + 54/96 = 67/48
In mixed form: 119/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/36+54/96 30/72+54/96 90/36+54/96