Add 3/96 and 24/10, Solve 3/96 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 3/96 and 24/10

1^st number: 3/96, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

3/96 + 24/10 is 389/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
24/10 = 24 × 48/10 × 48 = 1152/480
Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 1152/480 = 15 + 1152/480 = 1167/480
1167/480 simplified gives 389/160
So, 3/96 + 24/10 = 389/160
In mixed form: 269/160

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