Add 64/15 and 30/96
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 30/96
64/15 + 30/96 is 1099/240.
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,
64/15 = 64 × 32/15 × 32 = 2048/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2048/480 + 150/480 = 2048 + 150/480 = 2198/480 - 2198/480 simplified gives 1099/240
- So, 64/15 + 30/96 = 1099/240
In mixed form: 4139/240
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