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Add 30/16 and 45/96

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 45/96

30/16 + 45/96 is 75/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    30/16 = 30 × 6/16 × 6 = 180/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/96 + 45/96 = 180 + 45/96 = 225/96
  5. 225/96 simplified gives 75/32
  6. So, 30/16 + 45/96 = 75/32
    In mixed form: 211/32

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