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Add 42/30 and 15/96

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 15/96

42/30 + 15/96 is 249/160.

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,
    42/30 = 42 × 16/30 × 16 = 672/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/480 + 75/480 = 672 + 75/480 = 747/480
  5. 747/480 simplified gives 249/160
  6. So, 42/30 + 15/96 = 249/160
    In mixed form: 189/160

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