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Add 30/12 and 45/96

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 45/96

30/12 + 45/96 is 95/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   30/12 = 30 × 8/12 × 8 = 240/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/96 + 45/96 = 240 + 45/96 = 285/96
5. 285/96 simplified gives 95/32
6. So, 30/12 + 45/96 = 95/32
   In mixed form: 231/32

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