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Add 49/20 and 30/96

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 30/96

49/20 + 30/96 is 221/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   49/20 = 49 × 24/20 × 24 = 1176/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/480 + 150/480 = 1176 + 150/480 = 1326/480
5. 1326/480 simplified gives 221/80
6. So, 49/20 + 30/96 = 221/80
   In mixed form: 261/80

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