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Add 10/3 and 24/96

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 24/96

10/3 + 24/96 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    10/3 = 10 × 32/3 × 32 = 320/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/96 + 24/96 = 320 + 24/96 = 344/96
  5. 344/96 simplified gives 43/12
  6. So, 10/3 + 24/96 = 43/12
    In mixed form: 37/12

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