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Add 45/30 and 96/10

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 9 6/10

45/30 + 96/10 is 111/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    96/10 = 96 × 3/10 × 3 = 288/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/30 + 288/30 = 45 + 288/30 = 333/30
  5. 333/30 simplified gives 111/10
  6. So, 45/30 + 96/10 = 111/10
    In mixed form: 111/10

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