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Add 75/30 and 36/96

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 36/96

75/30 + 36/96 is 23/8.

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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,
   75/30 = 75 × 16/30 × 16 = 1200/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/480 + 180/480 = 1200 + 180/480 = 1380/480
5. 1380/480 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 75/30 + 36/96 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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