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Add 2/30 and 45/96

2/30 + 45/96 is 257/480.

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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,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/480 + 225/480 = 32 + 225/480 = 257/480
5. So, 2/30 + 45/96 = 257/480

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