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Add 42/14 and 30/96

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 30/96

42/14 + 30/96 is 53/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    42/14 = 42 × 48/14 × 48 = 2016/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/672 + 210/672 = 2016 + 210/672 = 2226/672
  5. 2226/672 simplified gives 53/16
  6. So, 42/14 + 30/96 = 53/16
    In mixed form: 35/16

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