Add 98/30 and 15/96
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 15/96
98/30 + 15/96 is 1643/480.
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,
98/30 = 98 × 16/30 × 16 = 1568/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/480 + 75/480 = 1568 + 75/480 = 1643/480 - So, 98/30 + 15/96 = 1643/480
In mixed form: 3203/480
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