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Add 20/30 and 60/96

20/30 + 60/96 is 31/24.

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,
    20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/480 + 300/480 = 320 + 300/480 = 620/480
  5. 620/480 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 20/30 + 60/96 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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