Add 96/30 and 15/48
1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 15/48
96/30 + 15/48 is 281/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
96/30 = 96 × 8/30 × 8 = 768/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
768/240 + 75/240 = 768 + 75/240 = 843/240 - 843/240 simplified gives 281/80
- So, 96/30 + 15/48 = 281/80
In mixed form: 341/80
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