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Add 4/2 and 84/96

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 84/96

4/2 + 84/96 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    4/2 = 4 × 48/2 × 48 = 192/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/96 + 84/96 = 192 + 84/96 = 276/96
  5. 276/96 simplified gives 23/8
  6. So, 4/2 + 84/96 = 23/8
    In mixed form: 27/8

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