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Add 12/30 and 3/96

12/30 + 3/96 is 69/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    12/30 = 12 × 16/30 × 16 = 192/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/480 + 15/480 = 192 + 15/480 = 207/480
  5. 207/480 simplified gives 69/160
  6. So, 12/30 + 3/96 = 69/160

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