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Add 30/24 and 96/30

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

30/24 + 96/30 is 89/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   96/30 = 96 × 4/30 × 4 = 384/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 384/120 = 150 + 384/120 = 534/120
5. 534/120 simplified gives 89/20
6. So, 30/24 + 96/30 = 89/20
   In mixed form: 49/20

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