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Add 30/75 and 50/96

30/75 + 50/96 is 221/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    30/75 = 30 × 32/75 × 32 = 960/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/2400 + 1250/2400 = 960 + 1250/2400 = 2210/2400
  5. 2210/2400 simplified gives 221/240
  6. So, 30/75 + 50/96 = 221/240

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