Add 35/56 and 30/96
35/56 + 30/96 is 15/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
35/56 = 35 × 12/56 × 12 = 420/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672 - Add the two like fractions:
420/672 + 210/672 = 420 + 210/672 = 630/672 - 630/672 simplified gives 15/16
- So, 35/56 + 30/96 = 15/16
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