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Add 30/6 and 24/96

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 24/96

30/6 + 24/96 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/96 + 24/96 = 480 + 24/96 = 504/96
  5. 504/96 simplified gives 21/4
  6. So, 30/6 + 24/96 = 21/4
    In mixed form: 51/4

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