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Add 45/20 and 5/96

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 5/96

45/20 + 5/96 is 221/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    45/20 = 45 × 24/20 × 24 = 1080/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/480 + 25/480 = 1080 + 25/480 = 1105/480
  5. 1105/480 simplified gives 221/96
  6. So, 45/20 + 5/96 = 221/96
    In mixed form: 229/96

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