Add 96/2 and 10/84, Solve 48 0/2 + 10/84 as a fraction

Add 96/2 and 10/84

1^st number: 48 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/84

96/2 + 10/84 is 2021/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
96/2 = 96 × 42/2 × 42 = 4032/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84
Add the two like fractions:
4032/84 + 10/84 = 4032 + 10/84 = 4042/84
4042/84 simplified gives 2021/42
So, 96/2 + 10/84 = 2021/42
In mixed form: 485/42

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