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Add 30/96 and 24/10

1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 2 4/10

30/96 + 24/10 is 217/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 10 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 10 × 48 = 480,
    24/10 = 24 × 48/10 × 48 = 1152/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/480 + 1152/480 = 150 + 1152/480 = 1302/480
  5. 1302/480 simplified gives 217/80
  6. So, 30/96 + 24/10 = 217/80
    In mixed form: 257/80

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