Add 30/36 and 81/96
30/36 + 81/96 is 161/96.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 3/96 × 3 = 243/288 - Add the two like fractions:
240/288 + 243/288 = 240 + 243/288 = 483/288 - 483/288 simplified gives 161/96
- So, 30/36 + 81/96 = 161/96
In mixed form: 165/96
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