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Add 30/96 and 54/25

1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 2 4/25

30/96 + 54/25 is 989/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    30/96 = 30 × 25/96 × 25 = 750/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    54/25 = 54 × 96/25 × 96 = 5184/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/2400 + 5184/2400 = 750 + 5184/2400 = 5934/2400
  5. 5934/2400 simplified gives 989/400
  6. So, 30/96 + 54/25 = 989/400
    In mixed form: 2189/400

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