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Add 45/10 and 10/96

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 10/96

45/10 + 10/96 is 221/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    45/10 = 45 × 48/10 × 48 = 2160/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/480 + 50/480 = 2160 + 50/480 = 2210/480
  5. 2210/480 simplified gives 221/48
  6. So, 45/10 + 10/96 = 221/48
    In mixed form: 429/48

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