Add 24/5 and 7/96, Solve 4 4/5 + 7/96 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 7/96

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 7/96

24/5 + 7/96 is 2339/480.

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,
24/5 = 24 × 96/5 × 96 = 2304/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
Add the two like fractions:
2304/480 + 35/480 = 2304 + 35/480 = 2339/480
So, 24/5 + 7/96 = 2339/480
In mixed form: 4419/480

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