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Add 21/2 and 96/45

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 2 6/45

21/2 + 96/45 is 379/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    21/2 = 21 × 45/2 × 45 = 945/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    96/45 = 96 × 2/45 × 2 = 192/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/90 + 192/90 = 945 + 192/90 = 1137/90
  5. 1137/90 simplified gives 379/30
  6. So, 21/2 + 96/45 = 379/30
    In mixed form: 1219/30

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