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Add 35/96 and 18/30

35/96 + 18/30 is 463/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    18/30 = 18 × 16/30 × 16 = 288/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/480 + 288/480 = 175 + 288/480 = 463/480
  5. So, 35/96 + 18/30 = 463/480

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