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Add 10/96 and 30/84

10/96 + 30/84 is 155/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    30/84 = 30 × 8/84 × 8 = 240/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/672 + 240/672 = 70 + 240/672 = 310/672
  5. 310/672 simplified gives 155/336
  6. So, 10/96 + 30/84 = 155/336

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