Add 30/48 and 54/96
30/48 + 54/96 is 19/16.
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,
54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 54/96 = 60 + 54/96 = 114/96 - 114/96 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 30/48 + 54/96 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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