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Add 5/48 and 30/96

5/48 + 30/96 is 5/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   5/48 = 5 × 2/48 × 2 = 10/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/96 + 30/96 = 10 + 30/96 = 40/96
5. 40/96 simplified gives 5/12
6. So, 5/48 + 30/96 = 5/12

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