Add 30/48 and 45/96
30/48 + 45/96 is 35/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 45/96 = 60 + 45/96 = 105/96 - 105/96 simplified gives 35/32
- So, 30/48 + 45/96 = 35/32
In mixed form: 13/32
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