Add 30/96 and 15/81
30/96 + 15/81 is 215/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
30/96 = 30 × 27/96 × 27 = 810/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
15/81 = 15 × 32/81 × 32 = 480/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
810/2592 + 480/2592 = 810 + 480/2592 = 1290/2592 - 1290/2592 simplified gives 215/432
- So, 30/96 + 15/81 = 215/432
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