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Add 70/30 and 7/96

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 7/96

70/30 + 7/96 is 77/32.

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,
    70/30 = 70 × 16/30 × 16 = 1120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/480 + 35/480 = 1120 + 35/480 = 1155/480
  5. 1155/480 simplified gives 77/32
  6. So, 70/30 + 7/96 = 77/32
    In mixed form: 213/32

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