Add 96/9 and 30/15
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 2 0/15
96/9 + 30/15 is 38/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
96/9 = 96 × 5/9 × 5 = 480/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
30/15 = 30 × 3/15 × 3 = 90/45 - Add the two like fractions:
480/45 + 90/45 = 480 + 90/45 = 570/45 - 570/45 simplified gives 38/3
- So, 96/9 + 30/15 = 38/3
In mixed form: 122/3
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