Add 30/50 and 15/96
30/50 + 15/96 is 121/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
30/50 = 30 × 48/50 × 48 = 1440/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/2400 + 375/2400 = 1440 + 375/2400 = 1815/2400 - 1815/2400 simplified gives 121/160
- So, 30/50 + 15/96 = 121/160
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