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Add 49/5 and 2/96

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 2/96

49/5 + 2/96 is 2357/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    49/5 = 49 × 96/5 × 96 = 4704/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/480 + 10/480 = 4704 + 10/480 = 4714/480
  5. 4714/480 simplified gives 2357/240
  6. So, 49/5 + 2/96 = 2357/240
    In mixed form: 9197/240

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