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Add 2/30 and 18/96

2/30 + 18/96 is 61/240.

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,
    2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/480 + 90/480 = 32 + 90/480 = 122/480
  5. 122/480 simplified gives 61/240
  6. So, 2/30 + 18/96 = 61/240

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