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Add 21/10 and 4/96

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

21/10 + 4/96 is 257/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    21/10 = 21 × 48/10 × 48 = 1008/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/480 + 20/480 = 1008 + 20/480 = 1028/480
  5. 1028/480 simplified gives 257/120
  6. So, 21/10 + 4/96 = 257/120
    In mixed form: 217/120

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