Add 4/30 and 15/96
4/30 + 15/96 is 139/480.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 16/30 × 16 = 64/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Add the two like fractions:
64/480 + 75/480 = 64 + 75/480 = 139/480 - So, 4/30 + 15/96 = 139/480
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