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Add 30/35 and 63/96

30/35 + 63/96 is 339/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    30/35 = 30 × 96/35 × 96 = 2880/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    63/96 = 63 × 35/96 × 35 = 2205/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/3360 + 2205/3360 = 2880 + 2205/3360 = 5085/3360
  5. 5085/3360 simplified gives 339/224
  6. So, 30/35 + 63/96 = 339/224
    In mixed form: 1115/224

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