Add 30/75 and 30/96
30/75 + 30/96 is 57/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
30/75 = 30 × 32/75 × 32 = 960/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
30/96 = 30 × 25/96 × 25 = 750/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
960/2400 + 750/2400 = 960 + 750/2400 = 1710/2400 - 1710/2400 simplified gives 57/80
- So, 30/75 + 30/96 = 57/80
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