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Add 25/96 and 4/30

25/96 + 4/30 is 63/160.

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,
    25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    4/30 = 4 × 16/30 × 16 = 64/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/480 + 64/480 = 125 + 64/480 = 189/480
  5. 189/480 simplified gives 63/160
  6. So, 25/96 + 4/30 = 63/160

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