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Add 9/96 and 45/10

1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 4 5/10

9/96 + 45/10 is 147/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    45/10 = 45 × 48/10 × 48 = 2160/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/480 + 2160/480 = 45 + 2160/480 = 2205/480
  5. 2205/480 simplified gives 147/32
  6. So, 9/96 + 45/10 = 147/32
    In mixed form: 419/32

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