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Add 30/8 and 54/96

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 54/96

30/8 + 54/96 is 69/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   30/8 = 30 × 12/8 × 12 = 360/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/96 + 54/96 = 360 + 54/96 = 414/96
5. 414/96 simplified gives 69/16
6. So, 30/8 + 54/96 = 69/16
   In mixed form: 45/16

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