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Add 30/96 and 70/48

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

30/96 + 70/48 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   70/48 = 70 × 2/48 × 2 = 140/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/96 + 140/96 = 30 + 140/96 = 170/96
5. 170/96 simplified gives 85/48
6. So, 30/96 + 70/48 = 85/48
   In mixed form: 137/48

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