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Add 64/30 and 50/96

1^st number: 2 4/30, 2^nd number: 50/96

64/30 + 50/96 is 637/240.

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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,
   64/30 = 64 × 16/30 × 16 = 1024/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1024/480 + 250/480 = 1024 + 250/480 = 1274/480
5. 1274/480 simplified gives 637/240
6. So, 64/30 + 50/96 = 637/240
   In mixed form: 2157/240

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