Add 5/15 and 30/96
5/15 + 30/96 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
5/15 = 5 × 32/15 × 32 = 160/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 150/480 = 160 + 150/480 = 310/480 - 310/480 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 5/15 + 30/96 = 31/48
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