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Add 60/14 and 30/96

1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 30/96

60/14 + 30/96 is 515/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    60/14 = 60 × 48/14 × 48 = 2880/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/672 + 210/672 = 2880 + 210/672 = 3090/672
  5. 3090/672 simplified gives 515/112
  6. So, 60/14 + 30/96 = 515/112
    In mixed form: 467/112

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