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Add 30/96 and 60/49

1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 1 11/49

30/96 + 60/49 is 1205/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    30/96 = 30 × 49/96 × 49 = 1470/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    60/49 = 60 × 96/49 × 96 = 5760/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/4704 + 5760/4704 = 1470 + 5760/4704 = 7230/4704
  5. 7230/4704 simplified gives 1205/784
  6. So, 30/96 + 60/49 = 1205/784
    In mixed form: 1421/784

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