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Add 2/96 and 49/10

1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 4 9/10

2/96 + 49/10 is 1181/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    49/10 = 49 × 48/10 × 48 = 2352/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/480 + 2352/480 = 10 + 2352/480 = 2362/480
  5. 2362/480 simplified gives 1181/240
  6. So, 2/96 + 49/10 = 1181/240
    In mixed form: 4221/240

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