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Add 30/96 and 35/72

30/96 + 35/72 is 115/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    35/72 = 35 × 4/72 × 4 = 140/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/288 + 140/288 = 90 + 140/288 = 230/288
  5. 230/288 simplified gives 115/144
  6. So, 30/96 + 35/72 = 115/144

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