Add 5/32 and 30/96
5/32 + 30/96 is 15/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 30/96 = 15 + 30/96 = 45/96 - 45/96 simplified gives 15/32
- So, 5/32 + 30/96 = 15/32
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