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Add 30/96 and 2/60

30/96 + 2/60 is 83/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 60 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/480 + 16/480 = 150 + 16/480 = 166/480
  5. 166/480 simplified gives 83/240
  6. So, 30/96 + 2/60 = 83/240

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