Add 30/96 and 15/50
30/96 + 15/50 is 49/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
30/96 = 30 × 25/96 × 25 = 750/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
15/50 = 15 × 48/50 × 48 = 720/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
750/2400 + 720/2400 = 750 + 720/2400 = 1470/2400 - 1470/2400 simplified gives 49/80
- So, 30/96 + 15/50 = 49/80
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