Add 30/96 and 7/15
30/96 + 7/15 is 187/240.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 32/15 × 32 = 224/480 - Add the two like fractions:
150/480 + 224/480 = 150 + 224/480 = 374/480 - 374/480 simplified gives 187/240
- So, 30/96 + 7/15 = 187/240
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