Add 30/72 and 81/96
30/72 + 81/96 is 121/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
30/72 = 30 × 4/72 × 4 = 120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
81/96 = 81 × 3/96 × 3 = 243/288 - Add the two like fractions:
120/288 + 243/288 = 120 + 243/288 = 363/288 - 363/288 simplified gives 121/96
- So, 30/72 + 81/96 = 121/96
In mixed form: 125/96
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