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Add 49/30 and 90/96

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 90/96

49/30 + 90/96 is 617/240.

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,
    49/30 = 49 × 16/30 × 16 = 784/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/480 + 450/480 = 784 + 450/480 = 1234/480
  5. 1234/480 simplified gives 617/240
  6. So, 49/30 + 90/96 = 617/240
    In mixed form: 2137/240

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