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Add 70/96 and 12/30

70/96 + 12/30 is 271/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    12/30 = 12 × 16/30 × 16 = 192/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/480 + 192/480 = 350 + 192/480 = 542/480
  5. 542/480 simplified gives 271/240
  6. So, 70/96 + 12/30 = 271/240
    In mixed form: 131/240

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