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Add 30/96 and 45/36

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

30/96 + 45/36 is 25/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 36 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 36 × 8 = 288,
   45/36 = 45 × 8/36 × 8 = 360/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/288 + 360/288 = 90 + 360/288 = 450/288
5. 450/288 simplified gives 25/16
6. So, 30/96 + 45/36 = 25/16
   In mixed form: 19/16

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