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Add 30/96 and 5/81

30/96 + 5/81 is 485/1296.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
    30/96 = 30 × 27/96 × 27 = 810/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/2592 + 160/2592 = 810 + 160/2592 = 970/2592
  5. 970/2592 simplified gives 485/1296
  6. So, 30/96 + 5/81 = 485/1296

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