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Add 72/30 and 28/96

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 28/96

72/30 + 28/96 is 323/120.

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,
    72/30 = 72 × 16/30 × 16 = 1152/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/480 + 140/480 = 1152 + 140/480 = 1292/480
  5. 1292/480 simplified gives 323/120
  6. So, 72/30 + 28/96 = 323/120
    In mixed form: 283/120

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