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Add 35/24 and 30/96

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 30/96

35/24 + 30/96 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   35/24 = 35 × 4/24 × 4 = 140/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/96 + 30/96 = 140 + 30/96 = 170/96
5. 170/96 simplified gives 85/48
6. So, 35/24 + 30/96 = 85/48
   In mixed form: 137/48

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