Add 56/30 and 15/96
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 15/96
56/30 + 15/96 is 971/480.
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,
56/30 = 56 × 16/30 × 16 = 896/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Add the two like fractions:
896/480 + 75/480 = 896 + 75/480 = 971/480 - So, 56/30 + 15/96 = 971/480
In mixed form: 211/480
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