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Add 2/96 and 50/30

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

2/96 + 50/30 is 27/16.

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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,
   2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/480 + 800/480 = 10 + 800/480 = 810/480
5. 810/480 simplified gives 27/16
6. So, 2/96 + 50/30 = 27/16
   In mixed form: 111/16

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