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Add 75/96 and 10/30

75/96 + 10/30 is 107/96.

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,
    75/96 = 75 × 5/96 × 5 = 375/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    10/30 = 10 × 16/30 × 16 = 160/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/480 + 160/480 = 375 + 160/480 = 535/480
  5. 535/480 simplified gives 107/96
  6. So, 75/96 + 10/30 = 107/96
    In mixed form: 111/96

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