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Add 42/96 and 16/30

42/96 + 16/30 is 233/240.

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,
    42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    16/30 = 16 × 16/30 × 16 = 256/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/480 + 256/480 = 210 + 256/480 = 466/480
  5. 466/480 simplified gives 233/240
  6. So, 42/96 + 16/30 = 233/240

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