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Add 96/7 and 42/30

1st number: 13 5/7, 2nd number: 1 12/30

96/7 + 42/30 is 529/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    96/7 = 96 × 30/7 × 30 = 2880/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/210 + 294/210 = 2880 + 294/210 = 3174/210
  5. 3174/210 simplified gives 529/35
  6. So, 96/7 + 42/30 = 529/35
    In mixed form: 154/35

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