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Add 50/30 and 7/96

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 7/96

50/30 + 7/96 is 167/96.

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,
    50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/480 + 35/480 = 800 + 35/480 = 835/480
  5. 835/480 simplified gives 167/96
  6. So, 50/30 + 7/96 = 167/96
    In mixed form: 171/96

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