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Add 30/48 and 81/96

30/48 + 81/96 is 47/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/96 + 81/96 = 60 + 81/96 = 141/96
  5. 141/96 simplified gives 47/32
  6. So, 30/48 + 81/96 = 47/32
    In mixed form: 115/32

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