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Add 4/96 and 25/30

4/96 + 25/30 is 7/8.

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,
    4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    25/30 = 25 × 16/30 × 16 = 400/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/480 + 400/480 = 20 + 400/480 = 420/480
  5. 420/480 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 4/96 + 25/30 = 7/8

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