Add 30/96 and 45/54
30/96 + 45/54 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
45/54 = 45 × 16/54 × 16 = 720/864 - Add the two like fractions:
270/864 + 720/864 = 270 + 720/864 = 990/864 - 990/864 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 30/96 + 45/54 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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