Add 96/30 and 12/45
1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 12/45
96/30 + 12/45 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
96/30 = 96 × 3/30 × 3 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
288/90 + 24/90 = 288 + 24/90 = 312/90 - 312/90 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 96/30 + 12/45 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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