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Add 50/20 and 9/96

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 9/96

50/20 + 9/96 is 83/32.

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,
    50/20 = 50 × 24/20 × 24 = 1200/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/480 + 45/480 = 1200 + 45/480 = 1245/480
  5. 1245/480 simplified gives 83/32
  6. So, 50/20 + 9/96 = 83/32
    In mixed form: 219/32

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