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Add 21/2 and 8/96

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 8/96

21/2 + 8/96 is 127/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    21/2 = 21 × 48/2 × 48 = 1008/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/96 + 8/96 = 1008 + 8/96 = 1016/96
  5. 1016/96 simplified gives 127/12
  6. So, 21/2 + 8/96 = 127/12
    In mixed form: 107/12

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