Add 30/96 and 5/15
30/96 + 5/15 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
5/15 = 5 × 32/15 × 32 = 160/480 - Add the two like fractions:
150/480 + 160/480 = 150 + 160/480 = 310/480 - 310/480 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 30/96 + 5/15 = 31/48
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