Add 30/36 and 72/96
30/36 + 72/96 is 19/12.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 3/96 × 3 = 216/288 - Add the two like fractions:
240/288 + 216/288 = 240 + 216/288 = 456/288 - 456/288 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 30/36 + 72/96 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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