Add 42/10 and 3/96, Solve 4 2/10 + 3/96 as a fraction

Add 42/10 and 3/96

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

42/10 + 3/96 is 677/160.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
42/10 = 42 × 48/10 × 48 = 2016/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
Add the two like fractions:
2016/480 + 15/480 = 2016 + 15/480 = 2031/480
2031/480 simplified gives 677/160
So, 42/10 + 3/96 = 677/160
In mixed form: 437/160

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