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Add 21/96 and 49/5

1st number: 21/96, 2nd number: 9 4/5

21/96 + 49/5 is 1603/160.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    49/5 = 49 × 96/5 × 96 = 4704/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/480 + 4704/480 = 105 + 4704/480 = 4809/480
  5. 4809/480 simplified gives 1603/160
  6. So, 21/96 + 49/5 = 1603/160
    In mixed form: 103/160

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