Add 30/48 and 81/96
30/48 + 81/96 is 47/32.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 81/96 = 60 + 81/96 = 141/96 - 141/96 simplified gives 47/32
- So, 30/48 + 81/96 = 47/32
In mixed form: 115/32
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