Add 12/96 and 25/10, Solve 12/96 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 12/96 and 25/10

1^st number: 12/96, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

12/96 + 25/10 is 21/8.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
25/10 = 25 × 48/10 × 48 = 1200/480
Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 1200/480 = 60 + 1200/480 = 1260/480
1260/480 simplified gives 21/8
So, 12/96 + 25/10 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8

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