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Add 30/72 and 81/96

30/72 + 81/96 is 121/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    30/72 = 30 × 4/72 × 4 = 120/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    81/96 = 81 × 3/96 × 3 = 243/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/288 + 243/288 = 120 + 243/288 = 363/288
  5. 363/288 simplified gives 121/96
  6. So, 30/72 + 81/96 = 121/96
    In mixed form: 125/96

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