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Add 96/30 and 35/24

1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 1 11/24

96/30 + 35/24 is 559/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    96/30 = 96 × 4/30 × 4 = 384/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/120 + 175/120 = 384 + 175/120 = 559/120
  5. So, 96/30 + 35/24 = 559/120
    In mixed form: 479/120

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