Add 21/5 and 28/96, Solve 4 1/5 + 28/96 as a fraction

Add 21/5 and 28/96

1^st number: 4 1/5, 2^nd number: 28/96

21/5 + 28/96 is 539/120.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
21/5 = 21 × 96/5 × 96 = 2016/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480
Add the two like fractions:
2016/480 + 140/480 = 2016 + 140/480 = 2156/480
2156/480 simplified gives 539/120
So, 21/5 + 28/96 = 539/120
In mixed form: 459/120

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