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Add 30/14 and 10/96

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 10/96

30/14 + 10/96 is 755/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    30/14 = 30 × 48/14 × 48 = 1440/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/672 + 70/672 = 1440 + 70/672 = 1510/672
  5. 1510/672 simplified gives 755/336
  6. So, 30/14 + 10/96 = 755/336
    In mixed form: 283/336

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