Add 4/2 and 2/96, Solve 2 0/2 + 2/96 as a fraction

Add 4/2 and 2/96

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/96

4/2 + 2/96 is 97/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
4/2 = 4 × 48/2 × 48 = 192/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 2/96 = 192 + 2/96 = 194/96
194/96 simplified gives 97/48
So, 4/2 + 2/96 = 97/48
In mixed form: 21/48

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