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Add 30/40 and 81/96

30/40 + 81/96 is 51/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    30/40 = 30 × 12/40 × 12 = 360/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/480 + 405/480 = 360 + 405/480 = 765/480
  5. 765/480 simplified gives 51/32
  6. So, 30/40 + 81/96 = 51/32
    In mixed form: 119/32

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