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Add 96/30 and 30/50

1^st number: 3 6/30, 2^nd number: 30/50

96/30 + 30/50 is 19/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   96/30 = 96 × 5/30 × 5 = 480/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/150 + 90/150 = 480 + 90/150 = 570/150
5. 570/150 simplified gives 19/5
6. So, 96/30 + 30/50 = 19/5
   In mixed form: 34/5

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