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Add 30/45 and 42/96

30/45 + 42/96 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    30/45 = 30 × 32/45 × 32 = 960/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    42/96 = 42 × 15/96 × 15 = 630/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1440 + 630/1440 = 960 + 630/1440 = 1590/1440
  5. 1590/1440 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 30/45 + 42/96 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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