Add 30/96 and 98/15
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 6 8/15
30/96 + 98/15 is 1643/240.
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,
98/15 = 98 × 32/15 × 32 = 3136/480 - Add the two like fractions:
150/480 + 3136/480 = 150 + 3136/480 = 3286/480 - 3286/480 simplified gives 1643/240
- So, 30/96 + 98/15 = 1643/240
In mixed form: 6203/240
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