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Add 70/30 and 96/80

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1 16/80

70/30 + 96/80 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    96/80 = 96 × 3/80 × 3 = 288/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/240 + 288/240 = 560 + 288/240 = 848/240
  5. 848/240 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 70/30 + 96/80 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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