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Add 72/96 and 30/5

1st number: 72/96, 2nd number: 6 0/5

72/96 + 30/5 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    30/5 = 30 × 96/5 × 96 = 2880/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/480 + 2880/480 = 360 + 2880/480 = 3240/480
  5. 3240/480 simplified gives 27/4
  6. So, 72/96 + 30/5 = 27/4
    In mixed form: 63/4

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