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Add 30/18 and 25/96

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 25/96

30/18 + 25/96 is 185/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/288 + 75/288 = 480 + 75/288 = 555/288
  5. 555/288 simplified gives 185/96
  6. So, 30/18 + 25/96 = 185/96
    In mixed form: 189/96

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