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Add 1/96 and 60/30

1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 2 0/30

1/96 + 60/30 is 193/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    60/30 = 60 × 16/30 × 16 = 960/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/480 + 960/480 = 5 + 960/480 = 965/480
  5. 965/480 simplified gives 193/96
  6. So, 1/96 + 60/30 = 193/96
    In mixed form: 21/96

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