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Add 20/96 and 7/30

20/96 + 7/30 is 53/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/480 + 112/480 = 100 + 112/480 = 212/480
  5. 212/480 simplified gives 53/120
  6. So, 20/96 + 7/30 = 53/120

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