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Add 75/80 and 30/96

75/80 + 30/96 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
    75/80 = 75 × 6/80 × 6 = 450/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/480 + 150/480 = 450 + 150/480 = 600/480
  5. 600/480 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 75/80 + 30/96 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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