Add 30/9 and 45/96, Solve 3 3/9 + 45/96 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 45/96

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 45/96

30/9 + 45/96 is 365/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
30/9 = 30 × 32/9 × 32 = 960/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288
Add the two like fractions:
960/288 + 135/288 = 960 + 135/288 = 1095/288
1095/288 simplified gives 365/96
So, 30/9 + 45/96 = 365/96
In mixed form: 377/96

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