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Add 4/30 and 6/96

4/30 + 6/96 is 47/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    4/30 = 4 × 16/30 × 16 = 64/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/480 + 30/480 = 64 + 30/480 = 94/480
  5. 94/480 simplified gives 47/240
  6. So, 4/30 + 6/96 = 47/240

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