Add 30/45 and 42/96
30/45 + 42/96 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
30/45 = 30 × 32/45 × 32 = 960/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
42/96 = 42 × 15/96 × 15 = 630/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1440 + 630/1440 = 960 + 630/1440 = 1590/1440 - 1590/1440 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 30/45 + 42/96 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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