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Add 21/96 and 48/30

1^st number: 21/96, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

21/96 + 48/30 is 291/160.

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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,
   21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   48/30 = 48 × 16/30 × 16 = 768/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/480 + 768/480 = 105 + 768/480 = 873/480
5. 873/480 simplified gives 291/160
6. So, 21/96 + 48/30 = 291/160
   In mixed form: 1131/160

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