Add 75/30 and 63/96
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 63/96
75/30 + 63/96 is 101/32.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 16/30 × 16 = 1200/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/480 + 315/480 = 1200 + 315/480 = 1515/480 - 1515/480 simplified gives 101/32
- So, 75/30 + 63/96 = 101/32
In mixed form: 35/32
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