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Add 30/16 and 60/96

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 60/96

30/16 + 60/96 is 5/2.

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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,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/96 + 60/96 = 180 + 60/96 = 240/96
5. 240/96 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 30/16 + 60/96 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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