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Add 96/30 and 49/8

1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 6 1/8

96/30 + 49/8 is 373/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
    49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/120 + 735/120 = 384 + 735/120 = 1119/120
  5. 1119/120 simplified gives 373/40
  6. So, 96/30 + 49/8 = 373/40
    In mixed form: 913/40

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