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Add 20/96 and 35/30

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

20/96 + 35/30 is 11/8.

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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,
   20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   35/30 = 35 × 16/30 × 16 = 560/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/480 + 560/480 = 100 + 560/480 = 660/480
5. 660/480 simplified gives 11/8
6. So, 20/96 + 35/30 = 11/8
   In mixed form: 13/8

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