Add 96/4 and 5/42, Solve 24 0/4 + 5/42 as a fraction

Add 96/4 and 5/42

1^st number: 24 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/42

96/4 + 5/42 is 1013/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
96/4 = 96 × 21/4 × 21 = 2016/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
Add the two like fractions:
2016/84 + 10/84 = 2016 + 10/84 = 2026/84
2026/84 simplified gives 1013/42
So, 96/4 + 5/42 = 1013/42
In mixed form: 245/42

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