Add 30/45 and 81/96
30/45 + 81/96 is 145/96.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 15/96 × 15 = 1215/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1440 + 1215/1440 = 960 + 1215/1440 = 2175/1440 - 2175/1440 simplified gives 145/96
- So, 30/45 + 81/96 = 145/96
In mixed form: 149/96
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