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Add 14/96 and 27/30

14/96 + 27/30 is 251/240.

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,
    14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/480 + 432/480 = 70 + 432/480 = 502/480
  5. 502/480 simplified gives 251/240
  6. So, 14/96 + 27/30 = 251/240
    In mixed form: 111/240

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