Add 30/54 and 72/96
30/54 + 72/96 is 47/36.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 9/96 × 9 = 648/864 - Add the two like fractions:
480/864 + 648/864 = 480 + 648/864 = 1128/864 - 1128/864 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 30/54 + 72/96 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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