Add 36/30 and 36/96
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 36/96
36/30 + 36/96 is 63/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
36/30 = 36 × 16/30 × 16 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
576/480 + 180/480 = 576 + 180/480 = 756/480 - 756/480 simplified gives 63/40
- So, 36/30 + 36/96 = 63/40
In mixed form: 123/40
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