Add 30/45 and 5/96
30/45 + 5/96 is 23/32.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 15/96 × 15 = 75/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1440 + 75/1440 = 960 + 75/1440 = 1035/1440 - 1035/1440 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 30/45 + 5/96 = 23/32
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