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Add 30/9 and 48/96

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 48/96

30/9 + 48/96 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    30/9 = 30 × 32/9 × 32 = 960/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    48/96 = 48 × 3/96 × 3 = 144/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/288 + 144/288 = 960 + 144/288 = 1104/288
  5. 1104/288 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 30/9 + 48/96 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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