Add 2/96 and 32/5, Solve 2/96 + 6 2/5 as a fraction

Add 2/96 and 32/5

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 6 2/5

2/96 + 32/5 is 1541/240.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
32/5 = 32 × 96/5 × 96 = 3072/480
Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 3072/480 = 10 + 3072/480 = 3082/480
3082/480 simplified gives 1541/240
So, 2/96 + 32/5 = 1541/240
In mixed form: 6101/240

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