Add 30/96 and 15/45
30/96 + 15/45 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
30/96 = 30 × 15/96 × 15 = 450/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1440 + 480/1440 = 450 + 480/1440 = 930/1440 - 930/1440 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 30/96 + 15/45 = 31/48
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