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Add 21/5 and 54/96

1^st number: 4 1/5, 2^nd number: 54/96

21/5 + 54/96 is 381/80.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
   21/5 = 21 × 96/5 × 96 = 2016/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   54/96 = 54 × 5/96 × 5 = 270/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/480 + 270/480 = 2016 + 270/480 = 2286/480
5. 2286/480 simplified gives 381/80
6. So, 21/5 + 54/96 = 381/80
   In mixed form: 461/80

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