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Add 30/12 and 81/96

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 81/96

30/12 + 81/96 is 107/32.

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,
   81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/96 + 81/96 = 240 + 81/96 = 321/96
5. 321/96 simplified gives 107/32
6. So, 30/12 + 81/96 = 107/32
   In mixed form: 311/32

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