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Add 60/30 and 75/96

1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 75/96

60/30 + 75/96 is 89/32.

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,
    60/30 = 60 × 16/30 × 16 = 960/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    75/96 = 75 × 5/96 × 5 = 375/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/480 + 375/480 = 960 + 375/480 = 1335/480
  5. 1335/480 simplified gives 89/32
  6. So, 60/30 + 75/96 = 89/32
    In mixed form: 225/32

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