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Add 36/30 and 30/96

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 30/96

36/30 + 30/96 is 121/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   36/30 = 36 × 16/30 × 16 = 576/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/480 + 150/480 = 576 + 150/480 = 726/480
5. 726/480 simplified gives 121/80
6. So, 36/30 + 30/96 = 121/80
   In mixed form: 141/80

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