Add 9/2 and 4/96, Solve 4 1/2 + 4/96 as a fraction

Add 9/2 and 4/96

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

9/2 + 4/96 is 109/24.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
9/2 = 9 × 48/2 × 48 = 432/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96
Add the two like fractions:
432/96 + 4/96 = 432 + 4/96 = 436/96
436/96 simplified gives 109/24
So, 9/2 + 4/96 = 109/24
In mixed form: 413/24

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