Add 30/6 and 15/96, Solve 5 0/6 + 15/96 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 15/96

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/96

30/6 + 15/96 is 165/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
Add the two like fractions:
480/96 + 15/96 = 480 + 15/96 = 495/96
495/96 simplified gives 165/32
So, 30/6 + 15/96 = 165/32
In mixed form: 55/32

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