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Add 5/24 and 30/96

5/24 + 30/96 is 25/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    5/24 = 5 × 4/24 × 4 = 20/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/96 + 30/96 = 20 + 30/96 = 50/96
  5. 50/96 simplified gives 25/48
  6. So, 5/24 + 30/96 = 25/48

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