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Add 9/4 and 5/96

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

9/4 + 5/96 is 221/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   9/4 = 9 × 24/4 × 24 = 216/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/96 + 5/96 = 216 + 5/96 = 221/96
5. So, 9/4 + 5/96 = 221/96
   In mixed form: 229/96

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