Add 90/15 and 30/96
1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 30/96
90/15 + 30/96 is 101/16.
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,
90/15 = 90 × 32/15 × 32 = 2880/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/480 + 150/480 = 2880 + 150/480 = 3030/480 - 3030/480 simplified gives 101/16
- So, 90/15 + 30/96 = 101/16
In mixed form: 65/16
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