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Add 30/96 and 20/42

30/96 + 20/42 is 265/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 42 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    20/42 = 20 × 16/42 × 16 = 320/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/672 + 320/672 = 210 + 320/672 = 530/672
  5. 530/672 simplified gives 265/336
  6. So, 30/96 + 20/42 = 265/336

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