Add 30/54 and 45/96
30/54 + 45/96 is 295/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
30/54 = 30 × 16/54 × 16 = 480/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
45/96 = 45 × 9/96 × 9 = 405/864 - Add the two like fractions:
480/864 + 405/864 = 480 + 405/864 = 885/864 - 885/864 simplified gives 295/288
- So, 30/54 + 45/96 = 295/288
In mixed form: 17/288
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